Robotics Co-Coach

POSITION: Robotics Co-Coach
REPORTS TO: Director of Innovation
SCHEDULE: Part-time
PAYMENT: Stipend

ABOUT CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

Cristo Rey Jesuit (CRJ) Milwaukee is part of a national network of 41 high schools transforming urban education through a unique integration of college-prep academics, professional experience, and spiritual formation with a focus on students of limited financial means. As a private, Catholic, Jesuit high school serving 450 students, Cristo Rey Jesuit’s mission is to provide an affordable Catholic secondary education with a college prep curriculum and Corporate Work Study Program to prepare graduates for success in college, work, and life.  

Do you love robotics and want to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators?

Become a Co-Coach for our 2026 FIRST Robotics Team and inspire students to transform their ideas into reality. Together, we will design, build, and refine a competition-ready robot in a dynamic, collaborative setting. Join us in crafting an extraordinary experience and shaping the future of STEM!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The FIRST Robotics Team Co-coaches will work closely with the Director of Innovation and Innovation Lab Coordinator to help students design, build, and practice with a robot that can compete in the 2026 FIRST robotics competitions. The season consists of a few days before winter break (12/8-12/11), and then from January 10 through April 2nd. All build sessions will take place at the Milwaukee Robotics Academy (MRA), located at 3063 N Fratney St in Milwaukee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend as many parent meetings as you’re able to build community and share information with families. These meetings will be organized and run by the CRJ Innovation staff.
• Complete the Archdiocese Safe Environment training and become an approved van driver for CRJ Milwaukee.
• Attend the launch day event on January 10, 2026 (approximately 9am-4pm)
• Take the lead in coaching one weekday evening (3:30-7pm) per week and assist with additional drop-in support when feasible.
• Take the lead in coaching one Saturday build session (8:30am-3pm) per month, with additional drop-in support when feasible.
• Take the lead in coaching — with at least one other Co-coach — for the City Champs scrimmage (Tentatively scheduled for 2/21) and one of the two district events (March 20-22 in Appleton or March 27-29 in Mukwonago).
• Help prepare for and attend the year-end banquet in late April or early May.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Effective communicator and project manager
• Experience with power and hand tools
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Basic computer programming skills, teaching experience, and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of CRJHS
• Desire to work with high school students
• Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Innovation

TO APPLY:

Please email [email protected] the documents below, attached in PDF format:

• Resume
• Cover letter underscoring your interest in and readiness for the position

Please ensure your full name and the position are indicated in the subject line of your email (for example, “John Doe, Robotics Coach”). This will help us process your application more efficiently.

Direct questions to [email protected]

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.