Reports to: Building Principal, Southwest Elementary School
Beginning: 2024/2025 School Year
Overview: Serve as Robotics Team Advisor for an elementary school by coordinating and overseeing FIRST Lego League, Jr. (Kindergarten-2nd grade students) and FIRST Lego League (3rd-5th grade students).
Responsibilities
Pre-Season (May -August)
Read, understand and follow FIRST Coach/Mentor Handbook.
Inventory materials and tools and order supplies needed including tri-folds for Core Values poster
Create team budget for upcoming year for FLL and JrFLL.
Obtain sponsorships, write grants, fundraise.
Recruit mentors/coaches (3 per team), parent volunteers and new students
Host a team formation meeting in May that highlights the expectations and responsibilities of membership
Secure all needed forms from volunteers and students and update necessary paperwork for the upcoming season.
Register and pay for team via FIRST at the current cost of $ 225 per team.
Order field setup kit the current cost of $75 once registration is paid (FLL only)
Schedule outreach activities to promote STEM opportunities and inspire others to join.
Organize and hold “kickoff” event for new challenge with solid understanding of current years’ theme.
Establish a snack/beverage rotation for parents
Build Season (September - December)
View challenge videos of Project, Core Values, and Robot with students and coaches
Set build schedule in accordance with coaches and teacher’s availability.
Organize and assign volunteer as needed.
Order additional robot supplies and project materials needed for current challenge theme.
Oversee team design and programming of robot and provide resources as needed
Take photos of each team member and coaches and print them for Core Values poster
Obtain and organize sponsor logos for current year’s t-shirt design and communicate with graphic artist
Design and order team t-shirts by making modifications as needed
Oversee the documentation of the design/build of robot using an engineering notebook.
Schedule and register for applicable competition event.
Facilitate practice of judges interviews and project challenge presentations.
Conduct team building experiences and print photos for Core Values poster
Assist students with project research as needed
Facilitate the electronic sign up of students on www.firstinspires.org and create electronic roster
Order team swag and/or spirit items, such as hats, in preparation for competition
Competition Season (November - December)
Coordinate travel for team members and parents if needed
Facilitate payment for competition event.
Secure and bring all needed forms for competition events.
Bring robot equipment, pit supplies, and project supplies to and from events.
Attend all FIRST team events and competitions.
Coach students through the judging process during competition.
Facilitate semi-pro group photos of team
Post-Season
Thank sponsors, mentors, parents.
Organize team banquet.
Student recognition/Team awards.
Organize any post season robotics demonstrations.
Coordinate with other HPS Robotics Team Advisors as needed.
Support curriculum integration, as needed.
Serve on Robotics Advisory Board, as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Wage: Stipend, per HEA Master Agreement
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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