Kirkwood School District
Position Type:
Seasonal Employment/Coach
Date Posted: 5/9/2025
Location: Kirkwood High School (KHS)
Date Available: 08/19/2025 Robotics Head Coach Kirkwood High School is hiring a Robotics Head Coach for the 2025/2026 school year.
The head coach for the robotics team will be responsible for overseeing the development and performance of the robotics team in extracurricular learning, demonstrations, and/or competitions. The coach will work with team members as they design, build, and program robots to complete designated tasks, as well as train and mentor team members in the skills needed to succeed in robotics demonstrations and/or competitions. The coach will ensure an emphasis on the inclusion of student populations that are typically under-represented in STEM fields, including students of color and students identifying as female.
Responsibilities: Oversee the development of the robotics team and ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively. Collaborate with team members to design, build, and program robots for demonstration and/or competition. Train and mentor team members in the skills needed to succeed in robotics competitions, including programming, engineering, and teamwork. Monitor team progress and provide constructive feedback to improve performance. Manage team logistics, including scheduling, transportation, and equipment management. Manage program budgets, equipment inventory, and other resources, ensuring that they are used effectively and efficiently. Coordinate with assistant coaches, as needed and appropriate by school, to ensure support to all team members. Coordinate with coaches from other schools, as needed and appropriate, to support the success of robotics teams across the district. This may include hosting competitions and/or supporting other Kirkwood schools that are hosting. Communicate with families and school officials to keep them informed of team activities and progress. Actively recruit students, as needed and appropriate, to promote inclusion of students of color and students identifying as female on school teams. Foster a positive team culture that values inclusivity, respect, and hard work. If teams are hosting and/or participating in competitions, coaches will work with the REC Foundation and VEX community to uphold guidelines set forth for competitive robotics. Qualifications:
Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and school officials. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills. Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education. A passion for robotics and/or STEM education and a commitment to helping students achieve their goals. Technical skills in robotics design, programming, and engineering and/or a willingness to learn. Availability to work extended hours, including some weekends and evenings, to accommodate team practices and competitions. Experience coaching or mentoring K-12 students in robotics, engineering, or related fields is helpful but not required
Head coaches are expected to work with one or more teams before or after school, for an average of one hour per week over approximately 28 weeks, with the possibility of evening and/or weekend demonstrations or competitions.
Contracted Stipend for Head Coach Position: $3450
Kirkwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.
This information is subject to change.
Attachment(s):
Robotics Head Coach 2024.pdf
Date Posted: 5/9/2025
Location: Kirkwood High School (KHS)
Date Available: 08/19/2025 Robotics Head Coach Kirkwood High School is hiring a Robotics Head Coach for the 2025/2026 school year.
The head coach for the robotics team will be responsible for overseeing the development and performance of the robotics team in extracurricular learning, demonstrations, and/or competitions. The coach will work with team members as they design, build, and program robots to complete designated tasks, as well as train and mentor team members in the skills needed to succeed in robotics demonstrations and/or competitions. The coach will ensure an emphasis on the inclusion of student populations that are typically under-represented in STEM fields, including students of color and students identifying as female.
Responsibilities: Oversee the development of the robotics team and ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively. Collaborate with team members to design, build, and program robots for demonstration and/or competition. Train and mentor team members in the skills needed to succeed in robotics competitions, including programming, engineering, and teamwork. Monitor team progress and provide constructive feedback to improve performance. Manage team logistics, including scheduling, transportation, and equipment management. Manage program budgets, equipment inventory, and other resources, ensuring that they are used effectively and efficiently. Coordinate with assistant coaches, as needed and appropriate by school, to ensure support to all team members. Coordinate with coaches from other schools, as needed and appropriate, to support the success of robotics teams across the district. This may include hosting competitions and/or supporting other Kirkwood schools that are hosting. Communicate with families and school officials to keep them informed of team activities and progress. Actively recruit students, as needed and appropriate, to promote inclusion of students of color and students identifying as female on school teams. Foster a positive team culture that values inclusivity, respect, and hard work. If teams are hosting and/or participating in competitions, coaches will work with the REC Foundation and VEX community to uphold guidelines set forth for competitive robotics. Qualifications:
Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and school officials. Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills. Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education. A passion for robotics and/or STEM education and a commitment to helping students achieve their goals. Technical skills in robotics design, programming, and engineering and/or a willingness to learn. Availability to work extended hours, including some weekends and evenings, to accommodate team practices and competitions. Experience coaching or mentoring K-12 students in robotics, engineering, or related fields is helpful but not required
Head coaches are expected to work with one or more teams before or after school, for an average of one hour per week over approximately 28 weeks, with the possibility of evening and/or weekend demonstrations or competitions.
Contracted Stipend for Head Coach Position: $3450
Kirkwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.
This information is subject to change.
Attachment(s):
Robotics Head Coach 2024.pdf