Lego/Robotics Coach - Mary Ryan
About The Position
Responsible for administering all aspects of a competitive FIRST Lego League or Robotics team, adhering to the guidelines and expectations that are set forth from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM), FIRST Lego League, and/or FIRST Robotics Competition. In addition to weekly coaching, the Lego/Robotics Coach is responsible for the scheduling of practices and competitions, competition day management, and equipment management. This also includes recruitment and retention of team members and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Club Manager or Area Director. This is a limited term position lasting between 4-6 months at a time.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- High School or Post-Secondary transcripts proving at least one coding-related course has been successfully completed is required
- At least one year of experience in FLL or FIRST Robotics Competition playing or coaching as demonstrated by a letter from a coach or certificates of participation OR demonstratable knowledge of FLL or FIRST Robotics programming as documented through BGCGM’s interview process.
- At least one year of proven experience in delivery of programming for young people between the ages of 11-18.
- Demonstratable knowledge of coding in SPIKE Prime, LEGO Mindstorms, EV3 Lab, or Python (FLL) and/or in C/C++ or LabVIEW (FIRST Robotics) as documented through BGCGM’s interview process.
- Must complete before working with youth: Suspected Child-Abuse Mandated Report Training (SCAN-MART) or equivalent.
- Must complete within 6 months of hire: CPR, First Aid, Abusive Head-Trauma Training, if required.
- Ability to troubleshoot technology concerns as they arise.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Organizes and supervises the weekly operations of a competitive FIRST Lego League (FLL) or FIRST Robotics team, including scheduling and managing practices and games for a team of up to 15 members.
- Ensures the FLL or FIRST Robotics team achieves program targets and expected outcomes.
- Assists in recruiting and retaining students for FLL or Robotics program activities.
- Ensures compliance for program contracts including those with community partners and private and public funders.
- Monitors and tracks attendance data and provides this data to the site’s data entry team on a daily or weekly basis.
- Submits program reports as requested.
- Follows all BGCGM, BGCA, FLL, and/or FIRST Robotics policies, especially as it relates to the safety of youth.
- Inspects the program space and equipment regularly for any hazards, uncleanliness, etc.
- Assists to ensure building security and the safety of staff, volunteers, and members.
- Knows all emergency procedures for the facility.
- Ensures proper documentation of all issues and incidents related to the team.
- Meets regularly with Supervisor to discuss the program’s goals, objectives, challenges, and strengths.
- Participates in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funder.
- Track and manage equipment inventory and submit timely supply order requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
