Assistant Robotics Coach

External Posting Dates: 7/9/24 – until filled
 
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jake Henderson, Activities Director, 763-528-4511, hendersj@colheights.k12.mn.us

Position begins Fall 2024
 
Salary: Stipend per Teacher Master Agreement
 
Accountable to the Activities Director and Head Robotics Coach.

General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate administrative work assisting the head coach in the selection and instruction of students in the activity, Other duties as assigned to the assistant coach by the head coach, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Head Coach.  

Essential Functions

• Coordinates, manages and facilitates school based robotics activities
• Provides for the health, safety, and well-being of team members.
• Promotes positive communication between coaches, parents, students, and outside agencies.
• Integrates goals and standards of Columbia Heights schools into the program and events.
• Completes continuing education courses, meetings, and events.
• Communicates and implements the head coaches vision for the program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of first aid, CPR and treatment and care of injuries; comprehensive knowledge of school
board policies related to sporting and extra-curricular programs; comprehensive knowledge of applicable state rules,
regulations and standards; comprehensive knowledge of district policies, manuals, programs, processes and procedures;
thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of financial records; general
knowledge of school forms and records; thorough skill developing and evaluation student based athlete statistics;
thorough skill monitoring and adapting budget information into sport related programs; general skill using and
monitoring the safety of standard sport related equipment; general skill operating CPR, AED and standard first aid
equipment; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to maintain and enhance knowledge of sport and general
coaching techniques through continuing education; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to display
sportsmanship, poise, self-control, sense of fairness and judgment and healthy role-modeling; ability to show
leadership, motivational and communication skills when dealing with students; ability to demonstrate knowledge of
policies, procedures, and guidelines for assigned sport set forth by various third party agencies; ability to demonstrate
an understanding of school district and board policies, goals and strategy when developing sport vision, mission and
goals; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format with people with varying levels of English
capability; ability to maintain composure and display problem solving skills; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with associates, coaches, administrators, students and the general public.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working in a coaching capacity, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.