ECA- High School Robotics Coach

North Lawrence Community Schools•Bedford, IN

12h

About The Position

The Robotics Coach plays a vital role in supporting and mentoring high school students as they explore the world of robotics. This position involves guiding students through the process of designing, building, and programming robots, while fostering problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills. The Robotics Coach will serve as a mentor and technical advisor, creating a student-centered environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and perseverance. The coach will oversee recruitment, scheduling, and competition participation for the school’s robotics team(s).

Requirements

Strong interest in STEM education and student engagement.
No prior robotics experience required; training is provided through the REC Foundation.
Ability to guide and troubleshoot student work using critical thinking strategies.
Comfortable managing multi-age groups of students in an extracurricular setting.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn technology tools and platforms related to robotics and engineering.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead team practices from September through March.
Hold a minimum of one after-school practice per week, lasting 1–2 hours.
Provide practice and scrimmage schedules to the building administrator.
Attend and supervise Saturday robotics competitions.
Register with the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and complete any required background checks.
Manage logistics such as ordering team t-shirts and maintaining 3–4 students per robot.
Collaborate with Tricia Hudson, Angela Malone, and Kelli Terrell regarding registration fees, robot parts, field elements, and tournament logistics.
Actively recruit students based on interest and team capacity.
Guide students through a student-led robotics experience using the engineering design process.
Take initiative in fundraising efforts to support the sustainability of the robotics program (e.g., hosting VEX IQ tournaments, working concessions, applying for grants, securing sponsorships).
Attend all required coach meetings and trainings.
Help students build real-world skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, and technical competencies in coding and engineering.