Lead Robotics Mentor

Pablo Center•Eau Claire, WI

5d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Robotics Mentor is responsible for providing leadership, instruction, and oversight for Pablo Center’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. This role supports program delivery by mentoring students, coordinating team activities, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. The Lead Robotics Mentor plays a significant role in fostering STEM engagement and developing students’ skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and technical disciplines.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in STEM education and youth mentorship.
Experience in robotics, engineering, programming, or related technical disciplines.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Availability for evening and weekend practices, as well as multi-day travel for competitions.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
Successful completion of a background check.
Clean driving record and ability to operate a 15-passenger van or similar vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Previous involvement with FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Robotics Competition, or comparable youth robotics programs.
Familiarity with LEGO robotics kits (e.g., EV3, Spike Prime) and/or FRC systems (mechanical, electrical, programming, CAD, or strategy).
Experience leading teams, coordinating projects, or supervising youth activities.

Responsibilities

Lead robotics programming for FLL (grades 6–8) and FRC (grades 8–12).
Provide instruction and mentorship in engineering concepts, programming, design processes, and team strategy.
Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered learning environment.
Assist with planning and implementation of practice schedules, build seasons, competitions, and outreach activities
Maintain effective communication with students, families, volunteers, and internal staff.
Support logistics management, including equipment oversight, registration tasks, and travel coordination.
Ensure student and mentor adherence to FIRST Robotics safety standards and Pablo Center policies.
Provide or facilitate required safety instruction and monitor safe behavior in workshop and event settings.
Represent Pablo Center’s robotics programs at competitions, community events, and partner engagements.
Support outreach initiatives and help build relationships with regional robotics teams and external partners.
Collaborate with organizational leadership to manage budgets and track program expenses.