Robotics Head Coach

Gateway High School is seeking a dynamic individual with technical and leadership experience to serve as the Head Coach of the Robotics Team, Gator Gears. The Head Coach leads students in developing the skills and knowledge to design and build a successful robot, while fostering a spirit of team building and professionalism throughout the process. The Head Coach is also the primary liaison between the Robotics team, Robotics volunteer mentors, FIRST Robotics, team families, Gateway staff and the larger community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Team and Volunteer Coordination

• Serve as the liaison between team members, volunteer mentors, parents and Gateway staff
• Recruit a diverse group of students for the team that is reflective of the GHS student body
• Schedule and coordinate meets and competitions
• Supervise and guide students in building, configuring, and testing the robot
• Follow and enforce all safety rules and guidelines of the FIRST Robotics program
• Manage volunteer recruitment, supervision, training, scheduling, etc.
• Track and manage team budget
• 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:

• Enthusiasm for STEM education and working with youth
• Technical experience, such as engineering, programming, or industrial arts preferred
• Ability to teach technical and non technical concepts and skills to students of various learning styles
•  Strong organization and communication skills

Compensation:

The Robotics Head Coach is a stipend position that may be combined with other open positions at Gateway. Please see posts for Computer Science Teacher and Math Teacher if interested.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter specifically explaining your interest in the work we do at Gateway Public Schools and why you are a great fit for this position, as well as a resume, and letters of recommendation and/or references to the following:

Gateway Public Schools
Attn: Rachel Kamen
rkamen@gatewaypublicschools.org
1430 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

You may also apply online using the form below.

Gateway’s Mission: Gateway High School is a model, college preparatory charter school committed to academic excellence through personalized, student-centered learning. Gateway combines a rigorous academic program with an approach where the individual talents and strengths of its students are identified and supported. Working with teachers committed to our mission, Gateway students will acquire the skills, habits, and knowledge necessary for academic and personal success in college and in adult life.