Head Robotics Coach and Technology and Design Specialist (Part-Time)

Position: 0.6, Exempt.
Benefits: No
Supervisor: Chief Innovation Officer

The Head Robotics Coach and Technology and Design Specialist coaches the Kent Denver robotics team and oversees the 6th to 12th grade robotics program as a whole. In this role, he/she recruits team members and teaches students about technical writing, engineering analysis, engineering drawings, programming, project management, robot construction, safety, leadership, interpersonal communication, conflict management and game strategy.  S/he manages the robotics coaching staff, to support program goals. Additionally, s/he is also responsible for managing the robotics budget, interfacing with parents, teachers and administrators. S/he will take the team to compete in 8-10 VEX robotics competitions within Colorado and National/World Championships, in addition to organizing and running a yearly robotics tournament at Kent Denver.  

Additionally, this position serves as the robotics lead in the Rollins Center for Technology and Design.  In this role, s/he manages and grows robotics opportunities for students at Kent Denver. S/he teaches a middle school elective in robotics and serve as an institute of technology and design advisor.  In this role, s/he staffs the robotics lab from 2:45 until 6:30pm, requiring a daily after school commitment. Finally, s/he will assist with the operational duties of the institute, participate in other relevant trainings and meetings as a member of the Rollins Center for Technology and Design and perform other duties as assigned.

Employment

• ~25-30 hours per week, during academic school year
• Mondays: 11:30am-6:30pm, Tuesday-Friday: 2:45pm-6:30pm
• Saturdays during school year robotics practice (~4 hours) and competitions days (~8 hours)
• 1 additional week summer (meetings / setup) + 1 additional week spring break (robotics practices)

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Design Technology, or related field
• previous work in a school environment, preferably with teenagers, is desired
• experience with robotics education, preferably with VEX robotics and FIRST competitions
• understanding of the engineering design process
• ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing with students, colleagues, and parents
• familiarity with technology including computer-aided design tools, electronics, computer software and some programming.
• demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to proactively streamline processes, solve problems, and customize solutions that benefit community members
• ability to move robotics equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus and to tournaments.