Robotics Coach
Job Location:
Allen Park, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
1 October 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Organization: Cabrini High School
Location: Allen Park MI
Schedule: Determined by competition schedule
Compensation: Stipend
About the Position
Cabrini High School is seeking an enthusiastic Robotics Coach to lead our High School robotics team. The coach will lead students to develop skills and knowledge to design build and successfully compete in competition. The coach will help students explore engineering coding and problem-solving while fostering a spirit of team teamwork professionalism confidence and good sportsmanship. Help our students build skills discover new interests and bring their ideas to life!
Responsibilities
Location: Allen Park MI
Schedule: Determined by competition schedule
Compensation: Stipend
About the Position
Cabrini High School is seeking an enthusiastic Robotics Coach to lead our High School robotics team. The coach will lead students to develop skills and knowledge to design build and successfully compete in competition. The coach will help students explore engineering coding and problem-solving while fostering a spirit of team teamwork professionalism confidence and good sportsmanship. Help our students build skills discover new interests and bring their ideas to life!
Responsibilities
- Serve as the liaison between team members volunteer mentors parents and staff; clearly communicate expectations updates and opportunities to all constituencies.
- Schedule and coordinate meets and competitions including travel arrangements and trip logistics
- Supervise and guide students in robot design building configuring programming and testing the robot to ensure successful performance.
- Guide students as they develop their own ideas and work through challenges.
- Prepare the team for competitions and attend scheduled events.
- Create a safe welcoming environment where every student can participate.
- Communicate practice schedules competition details and team expectations to families and school staff.
- Maintain robotics equipment supplies and the team workspace.
- Coordinate with school staff and volunteers to support team activities.
- Follow school policies for student supervision and safety.
- Keep organized track of team income and expenses; efficiently manage team budget.
- Send out regularly scheduled clear and concise parent/guardian communications; keep parents/guardians informed and engaged.
- Engage and encourage parents/guardians to get involved in a variety of ways: provide food during build season driving to competitions and events volunteer etc.
Qualifications
- Experience in robotics coding engineering STEM education or a related field.
- Ability to teach technical concepts in an engaging age-appropriate way.
- Strong communication organization and teamwork skills.
- Be a positive role model for students and lead by example; display kindness patience and professionalism.
- Availability for scheduled practices and competitions.
- Willingness to complete required background screening and child protection training.
- Prior teaching coaching or robotics competition experience is preferred. Familiarity with FIRST Robotics program is a plus.
How to Apply
Please attach your resume and a brief statement of interest to your application. Please email to Amy Keith-Wardlow at
Please attach your resume and a brief statement of interest to your application. Please email to Amy Keith-Wardlow at