Caution Tape Robotics Club is hiring a VEX V5 / EV Engineering Coach to mentor high-school students in competition robotics and hands-on engineering projects.

ScheduleSaturdays — 8 hours per week

Location

240 Riviera Drive, Unit 1, Markham, Ontario

ResponsibilitiesBefore Class
Review team progress, goals and upcoming competition milestones
Prepare tools, materials and equipment
Identify technical or safety issues that may affect the session

During Class
Coach students through robot design, building, programming, testing and troubleshooting
Support mechanical systems, drivetrain, mechanisms, pneumatics and VEXcode/C++
Guide driver practice, autonomous development and competition preparation
Support EV-related mechanical, electrical, CAD and fabrication projects where applicable
Keep projects student-led by guiding students toward solutions rather than building for them
Maintain a safe, organized and productive workshop setting

After Class
Record team progress and outstanding technical issues
Ensure tools, batteries and work areas are properly reset
Communicate significant updates to the program lead
Build positive relationships with parents through brief updates and conversations when appropriate





RequirementsPrevious VEX V5RC competition experience is required.

Applicants must
Have competed in VEX V5RC as a student, coach or mentor
Understand the V5RC competition environment and season workflow
Be comfortable with VEX V5 hardware and mechanical systems
Have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Be able to communicate technical concepts clearly to teenagers
Be reliable and able to commit consistently on Saturdays

Applicants should provide their VEX team number(s) and competition experience. Preferred Technical SkillsStrength in several of the following is preferred:
VEX V5 mechanical design
Drivetrain, gearing and mechanisms
Pneumatics
VEXcode / C++
Autonomous programming
CAD: Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar
Electrical systems and wiring
Motors and motor controllers
Fabrication and prototyping
EV or automotive engineering

Engineering students, engineering graduates, technologists and experienced VEX coaches are welcome to apply.

To ApplyPlease send
Resume
VEX V5RC team number(s)
Brief description of your V5RC competition experience
Current school/program or qualified background
Relevant technical experience

📌 Vexrc / Ev Engineering Coach Markham Hq
🏢 Caution Tape Robotics Club
📍 Markham