US FIRST Robotics, TEAM 85 B.O.B. Head Coach

- Position Type:
Miscellaneous/Schedule B Position - Date Posted:
10/19/2026 - Location:
Zeeland East and West High School Zeeland Public Schools staff member preferred.
Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with students, staff, volunteer mentors, and community partners.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Interest or experience in STEM, engineering, robotics, or extracurricular coaching preferred but not required.
Willingness to commit to after-school, evening, and weekend activities during the robotics season.
- Technical robotics expertise is not required, as the Head Coach will collaborate with experienced volunteer mentors and community partners.
Provides overall leadership, organization, and direction for FIRST Robotics Team 85 B.O.B., serving students from Zeeland East and Zeeland West High Schools.
Coordinates team meetings, build sessions, competition schedules, and program activities throughout the school year.
Recruits, organizes, and collaborates with volunteer mentors, assistant coaches, and community partners to support student learning and robot development.
Promotes a student-led environment focused on teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, engineering, and innovation.
Oversees preparation and participation in FIRST Robotics competitions, including registration, travel arrangements, and event logistics.
Assists with program budgeting, fundraising, sponsorships, and management of equipment and resources.
Ensures appropriate student supervision, safety procedures, and compliance with district and FIRST Robotics expectations.
Maintains consistent communication with students, families, mentors, and school administration.
Works collaboratively with existing program leadership to ensure a smooth transition and continued success of Team 85 B.O.B.
Demonstrates high levels of responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Year-round program involvement with the greatest time commitment during the January–April competition season.
- Schedule B Extracurricular Stipend Position
| US FIRST Robotics, TEAM 85 B.O.B. Head Coach | JobID: 4014 |
SUMMARY:
The Head Robotics Coach provides leadership, organization, and oversight for Zeeland Public Schools' FIRST Robotics Competition Team 85, B.O.B. (Built on Brains). The program serves students from Zeeland East and Zeeland West High Schools and provides opportunities to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), leadership, communication, and teamwork through competitive robotics.
FIRST Robotics is an international competition in which high school students work collaboratively to design, build, program, and operate a robot capable of completing an annually changing set of challenges. Each January, teams receive the new competition game and begin an intensive design-and-build season in preparation for regional, district, and potentially state and national competitions.
The Head Coach is responsible for coordinating the overall program while working collaboratively with assistant coaches, volunteer mentors, industry partners, and student leaders. The position emphasizes maintaining a student-centered experience in which students take ownership of the design, construction, programming, and operation of their robot.
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Replacement Position
Once the posting deadline date has been met, the supervisor will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates. An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.