First Robotics Competition Coach

Uncommon Schools • Newark, NJ

10h • $5,000 - $7,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking an experienced First Robotics Competition (FRC) coach to guide a team at Washington Park High School. This role is crucial for providing students with nationally recognized competitive programs that offer an edge for college admissions and persistence. The coach will lead a "Project," a class that meets twice a week for two hours, and will also have responsibilities outside of regular class time, including after-school hours and weekends during build season. Candidates who competed in FRC during high school are preferred. This is a part-time position reporting to the Enrichment Program Manager.

Requirements

• Experience coaching a First Robotics Competition (FRC) team.
• Ability to lead a "Project" class that meets twice a week.
• Willingness to work after school hours and on weekends during build season.
• Ability to manage team preparation, practice, and competition logistics.
• Skills in family communication and protocol establishment.
• Commitment to student success in college admissions and persistence.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who competed in FRC while in high school are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for Projects, competitions, and after-school practices (up to 2 hours per week).
• Conduct Fall Semester Practices (4 hours per week total).
• Lead long-term coaching during "Projects" (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour each day, August to June).
• Continue practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (1 hour each day).
• Manage Build Season activities (January - April), including approximately 8 hours per week total.
• Provide at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly during build season, working directly with students.
• Conduct Spring activities (April-June), including wrapping up the competition year, inventorying and ordering materials, preparing student leaders, and recruiting new team members (2 hours per week total).
• Register for and participate in one off-season competition.
• Register for and participate in at least one regional/district competition.
• Confirm student commitment via signed parent permission forms due to significant after-school time commitment.
• Establish a family communication protocol using the Remind app in partnership with the school-based Student Talent Manager to update families on club activities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits that support personal health, wellness, and finances
• Annual stipend of $5,000-$7,000 based on experience and contracted hours per week
• Semi-monthly stipend payments
• Supportive and welcoming environment
• Commitment to building a diverse team
• Equal employment opportunities
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed