Robotics Coach-High School

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School • Milwaukee, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is seeking FIRST Robotics Team Co-coaches to mentor and support high school students as they design, build, practice with, and compete with a robot in the 2026 FIRST Robotics competition season. Coaches will work closely with the Director of Innovation and Innovation Lab Coordinator. The season includes several days before winter break, from November 30 through December 10, and continues from January 9 through April 18. Most preseason practices will be held at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee; regular build sessions will be held at the Milwaukee Robotics Academy.

The role includes coaching a weekly weekday evening session and a monthly Saturday build session, supporting students at competitions, and helping with family engagement and the year-end banquet. The coach must complete Archdiocese Safe Environment training and become an approved van driver for CRJ Milwaukee. Applications are accepted through the school's Join Our Team page; applicants are asked not to email their resumes.

Requirements

• Effective communication and project management skills.
• Experience with power and hand tools.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Commitment to the mission and values of CRJHS.
• Desire to work with high school students.
• Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred.
• Basic computer programming skills, teaching experience, and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend as many parent meetings as possible to build community and share information with families; meetings are organized and run by CRJ Innovation staff.
• Complete Archdiocese Safe Environment training and become an approved van driver for CRJ Milwaukee.
• Attend the launch day event on January 9, 2026, approximately 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Lead coaching one weekday evening per week, 3:30–7 p.m., and assist with additional drop-in support when feasible.
• Lead coaching one Saturday build session per month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and assist with additional drop-in support when feasible.
• Coach with at least one other co-coach at the City Champs scrimmage, tentatively scheduled for mid-February, and at one of the two district events over a weekend in March, from Friday evening through Sunday evening.
• Help prepare for and attend the year-end banquet in late April or early May.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed