Position: High School Robotics Coach

Reports to: Upper School Principal.

Primary Responsibility: 

Providing coaching in robotics in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools (TPCS). 

Position Goal:

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School’s mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Qualifications: 

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians enthusiastically supporting the School’s statement of faith and mission statements. 
• A bachelor’s degree in the content area is not required but preferred. 
• Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in robotics. 
• The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies. 
• Experience using VEX Robotics is required. 
• Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities. 
• In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifying Characteristics:

• The coach has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. 
• The ideal coach must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members. 
• The coach must demonstrate respect for all students and community members. 
• The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. 
• As a coach at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions that include Bible instruction, prayer, and other religious duties. 
• At TPCS, your role as a coach involves a pastoral element whereby through example and direct instruction, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith. 
• You must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working with students as they navigate through social, personal, academic, and most importantly spiritual growth.
• Meet and successfully coach assigned teams in the locations and at times designated.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of sportsmanship.
• Employ a variety of coaching techniques and instructional media consistent with the available resources.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Assist in the selection of equipment and other needed materials.
• Continue to remain current with updates in technology and technological resources.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning student’s performance.
• Be a living example of Biblical principles.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Utilize opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
• Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Coaches Handbook.
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers.
• Cooperate with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school.
• Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of the program

Status: Stipend

Work Schedule: Yearlong as needed