About this role
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.
Employment Conditions:
• Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.
• Employees shall comply with all Board policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicable non-discrimination requirements, and related educational regulations.
• Employees shall maintain all required certifications, training, and licensing requirements.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.
ADA Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, physical demands, and work environment required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members in person, in writing, and through electronic means.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of documents, data, and information.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and technology, including computers, communication systems, and data platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods of time.
• Ability to observe, supervise, and evaluate students and staff in a variety of school settings, including classrooms, common areas, and large group environments.
• Ability to attend and supervise school events and meetings, including those occurring outside of the regular workday.
• Ability to respond appropriately and effectively in emergency or crisis situations, including implementation of safety and security procedures.
• Ability to lift and/or move light to moderate items, such as materials, supplies, or equipment, as needed.
• Ability to travel within and outside the district as required for meetings, professional development, and school-related activities.
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 Appendix D 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.