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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: August 2026 Date Closing: Open Until Filled FRC Robotics Coach (grades 9-12) All coaches and advisors at Rockford Area Schools are responsible for providing leadership, guidance and instruction to students within their program. The coach/advisor reports to, and works closely with, the Activities Director along with other coaches or volunteers to determine goals and direction of the program. The coach/advisor is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every student athlete participating on their team. The Robotics Coach position is responsible for the facilitation of the high school FRC Robotics program. This program provides students with an opportunity to compete in an academic extracurricular activity (work as a team to construct and operate a robot to compete in a Robotics competition). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. Organize all aspects of build time. Organize member registration & student recruitment Assist students to identify resources and their use. Review rules of the events with students. Review resources and materials with students. Teach event concepts to students. Coach preparation for working with each event group and set up before working with students. Be familiar with all areas of the robotics program. Responsible for student safety. Obtain all necessary materials from designated sources. Account for all equipment and supplies for each event and at the end of the season. Responsible for team registration, team organization, and team travel arrangements. Responsible for preparation, coordination, and publication of all announcements. Oversight and coordination of all competitions. Operates within the allocated budget. Ensures that all volunteers have been approved to volunteer in our schools. Complete, organize, and submit appropriate paperwork as necessary for the program. Grant writing. Fundraising as needed. This position will be responsible for the FRC Robotics program for the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested or have questions about the position, please contact Activities Director, Joe Kley at 763-477-7551 or joe.kley@rockford883.org . Title IX Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment. All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools More information can be found at https://www.rockford883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix Rockford Area Schools A Tradition of Excellence one Student at a Time! Rockford Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online