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Job Description
High School First Robotics Coach
South Lake Schools
South Lake High School - St. Clair Shores, Michigan This job is also posted in South Lake Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5771088
Application Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS
SLHS - FIRST
ROBOTICS COACH
Club Goal:
As a coach for our Robotics Team, you'll be part of a global community dedicated to preparing young minds for the future. Working side by side with our high school students, you'll play a crucial role in shaping their skills and inspiring them to achieve greatness.
Responsibilities:
These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coach the FIRST Robotics team throughout the season
Assist in building, configuring, and testing of the robots
Supervise scheduled team meetings and additional meetings that may be required during the busiest parts of the season
Plan travel arrangements for competition events
Coordinate occasional community outreach demonstrations
Order materials according to district purchasing procedures
Coordinate fundraising
Help coordinate the efforts of the team's professional volunteer mentors
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, and keep the students focused on maintaining safety
Communicate pertinent information to students, parents, mentors, and sponsors
Robotics experience and specific technical experience NOT required. However, the coach should be interested in building some knowledge of robotics over time.
Assign students to specific sub-teams and tasks in order to develop the students' skills and help the teams achieve their goals
Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Employee shall properly implement Board Policy 3122, Policy 4122, and Policy 2260 on non-discrimination and shall comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, particularly Part 1 104 of Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (34 CFR) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
All candidates must complete an online application at https://southlake.schoolspring.
com/ and attach:
Cover Letter
Resume
High School Diploma or equivalent
Online applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Requests will be honored according to the terms of Article V and Appendix Z of the current CBA between the Board and the Association.
Please direct any questions to the Human Resources Department at 586-435-1600.
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed or ancestry, sex, marital status, genetic information, height, weight, sexual orientation, disability or age. The School District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on School District property, in a School District vehicle, or at any School District related activity or event. Furthermore, the Board is committed to equal employment opportunities and the prevention of discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation, and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. For additional information, contact the Director of Human Resources or the Director of Special Services, 23101 Stadium Blvd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 435-1600.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$1,581 to $3,161 Stipend
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required