Competitive Robotics Coach

Competitive Robotics Coach JobID: 76523 Position Type: Contract/Hourly Employment/Extra Curricular - All PersonnelDate Posted: 11/12/2026Location: John Marshall High SchoolCounty: Marshall County Schools Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION 27A65 TITLE: Competitive Robotics CoachLOCATION: John MarshallDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Organize and carry out a competitive robotics program that will promote team and school pride2. Accept the responsibility for the welfare of the students under his/her supervision3. Attempt to integrate the robotics program with the total school/county program4. Promote positive public relations concerning the school's robotics program5. Abide by the regional, county, state, and federal rules and regulations for Vex Robotics Competitions (VRC)6. Work in conjunction and coordination with athletic programs.7. Make transportation requests for team travel8. Accept responsibility for the retention and care of robotics equipment9. Provide leadership and support in his/her area of responsibility10. Maintain professional work habits11. Accept responsibility of professional behavior of all volunteer coaches12. Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills13. Perform all duties as assigned by principalQUALIFICATIONS: VEX V-5 Certification (or be willing to obtain certification). An athletic coach must be certified as a teacher in the State of WV or complete any education program as endorsed by Marshall County Schools, the WVSSAC, the State Board of Education or WVDE. Persons who have not previously completed approved training, upon acceptance as a coach by the local board, must complete approved training and apply to the WV Department of Education for an authorization within sixty days of board acceptance.Coaching duties must not interfere with other contracted duties held by the successful applicant, and the successful applicant must be available for practice and game times and dates as determined by the principal in coordination with county office administrators.RESPONSIBILITIES MORE SPECIFIC TO MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS ROBOTICS:Assist in planning of and participation in the Annual Marshall County Engineering ExpoRegister the school team as a VEX Robotics Competition teamLearn game rules and participate in multiple competitionsPlan and communicate a schedule for his/her school with flexibility to allow the participation of students active in other events and activitiesCreate a schedule for his/her school focused on readiness for competitions primarily scheduled during the spring monthsPlan team meetings and assign team rolesDevelop a team identityBuild a competitive robot and document the build processTO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Principal of SchoolEMPLOYMENT TERM: 2026 â 2027 School year, season variesSALARY: Salary to be determined by salary classification level, experience, and education according to schedule at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/mcs-salary/. Pro-ratedBID PERIOD: November 12-18, 2026 (4:00 PM).DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Sheila Blackmore, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481.ADA / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:Marshall County Schools provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the functions of the job, consistent with applicable law. Applicants or employees who believe they need an accommodation should contact their supervisor or the Personnel Department, or the Section 504 Coordinator, to initiate the interactive process.FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above. ______Signature Date