Lego League Coaches (3) Rush, Struble, Valley

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE COACHES (Elementary) POSTING 2025-2026 SY

1. Building Coach- Rush Struble and Valley (3 positions)

FIRST LEGO League is an accessible guided global robotics competition helping students and teachers build a better future together. The program is built around theme-based challenges to engage children ages approximately 9 to 16 in research problem solving coding and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values which emphasize teamwork discovery and innovation. Students emerge more confident excited and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce.

Coaches are expected to fully engage with team competitions including participation in the Battle in Bensalem one-day of the weekend long event. If a team qualifies for regional or state-level tournaments the coach is expected to attend and support the team at those events as part of the assignment. Coaches must also be mindful of overlapping responsibilities from extra-pay contracts and are expected to be present and actively working with their team(s) during practices competitions and key events.

1. Building Coach- Rush Struble and Valley (3 positions)

Manage up to three teams (approximately 10 members per team) within said elementary building(s).

Recruit members for team(s). Supervise all team members during practices competitions events and travel to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

Create and maintain open communication with parents.

Run after-school practices weekly (AugustDecember).

Maintain records and forms for all teams and team members.

Attend and support competitions: Required participation in the Battle in Bensalem (one-day of the weekend competition start to finish). Attendance at regional and/or state events if team(s) qualify.

Collaborate through coach meetings at least once a month (with head coach)

Coordinate volunteers for team as well as being their contact person

Develop and follow a team budget.

Order and maintain all supplies for teams.

Fundraising: Run a fundraiser for t-shirts for your team(s). Contribute to overall league fundraising efforts (e.g. approximately 4 hours of volunteer time on the off day during Battle in Bensalem or other league activities). In coordination with the league head coach.

Complete other duties as needed/assigned for a successful program

Assignment Parameters:

• Season runs August - December and April-June
• Compensation $2500.00

Interviews may be necessary to determine the best-qualified person.

Requests for consideration must be e-mailed or put in writing and sent to Brian Allen.