Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Competitive Robotics Coach

LOCATION: Sherrard Middle School

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organize and carry out a competitive robotics program that will promote team and school pride
2. Accept the responsibility for the welfare of the students under his/her supervision
3. Attempt to integrate the robotics program with the total school/county program
4. Promote positive public relations concerning the school's robotics program
5. 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 travel
8. Accept responsibility for the retention and care of robotics equipment
9. Provide leadership and support in his/her area of responsibility
10. Maintain professional work habits
11. Accept responsibility of professional behavior of all volunteer coaches
12. Maintain and upgrade his/her professional skills
13. Perform all duties as assigned by principal

QUALIFICATIONS: VEX V-5 Certification (or be willing to obtain certification).

A 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:

1. Assist in planning of and participation in the Annual Marshall County Engineering Expo
2. Register the school team as a VEX Robotics Competition team
3. Learn game rules and participate in multiple competitions
4. Plan and communicate a schedule for his/her school with flexibility to allow the participation of students active in other events and activities
5. Create a schedule for his/her school focused on readiness for competitions primarily scheduled during the spring months
6. Plan team meetings and assign team roles
7. Develop a team identity
8. Build a competitive robot and document the build process

TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Principal of School

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2026 – 2027 School year, season varies

SALARY: Salary to be determined by salary classification level, experience, and education according to schedule at Salary Schedules | Marshall County Schools

BID PERIOD: October 29 - November 5, 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 program s and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Dave Soltesz, Title IX

Coordinator, Marshall County Schools, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Sheila Blackmore, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County

Schools, 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, WV 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.

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.

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