High School Robotics Coach Warriors (FRC 2832)

POSITION:

This position supervises and oversees a high school robotics team - Warriors (FRC 2832) within the larger District-wide Robotics Program including participating in an FRC Robotics Competition and pre/post season recruiting events. Specific tasks range from processing applications securing permission slips supervising and guiding the work of student participants during robot construction and competition coordinating work with business mentors establishing and working within a budget directing priorities adhering to safety rules and expectations and communicating with all stakeholders. Build sessions programming and training etc. typically take place during evening and some weekend team sessions and participation in a variety of weekend competitions is expected.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1800 staff members serving approximately 14100 students pre-K ï½ post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools 3 middle schools 3 high schools 1 career technical center 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $164 million with a state funding of $10000 per pupil.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position any one of which may be waived by the Superintendent in exercising the prerogative to determine appropriate qualifications.

• First Robotics experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication & organizational skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a welcoming and positive Robotics team climate and culture.
• Exhibit a commitment to the Districts Shared Vision and Collective Commitments.
• Nurture a sense of ownership among team members for their teams robot project.
• Process student applications and permission slips supervise and coordinate the work of business mentors establish and work within a budget.
• Submit approved rosters at district state and/or world competitions.
• Coordinate with adult team mentors/parent volunteers students and program colleagues to successfully complete team robot prepare for competition and compete in area tournaments.
• Supervise students during off-site trips competitions etc.
• Organize logistics and dispatch trailers for each competition.
• Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide a safe and productive team environment.
• Follow all First Robotics protocols as well as all safety rules and guidelines.
• Communicate with students parents program colleagues and school administrators on team progress.
• Execute other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Compensation will be consistent with Schedule B of the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association.The deadline for applications is minimally 4:00 pm on September 18 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATIONS:

All applicants including current LPS employees must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter professional resume copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates) and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.


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