Upper School Robotics Assistant Coach
About The Position
The Upper School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Assistant Robotics Coach supports and mentors a robotics team of students in grades 9–12 as they design, build, and program robots for competition. The team competes in an action-packed game on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance. The coach helps foster a positive, inclusive team culture, supports strategy development, and emphasizes critical thinking and creativity. Coaches may bring a range of backgrounds, including FIRST alumni, community members, parents, teachers, professionals, and college students. The competition season runs January through April, with practices after school Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM and occasional weekends. The team attends 2–4 weekend competitions during the competition season. Pre-season runs November through December, with meetings 2–3 days per week on a negotiable schedule. The stipend is $5,000.
Responsibilities
- Support and mentor students while promoting Gracious Professionalism and FIRST Core Values.
- Provide consistent adult supervision during team practices, particularly when students are working with power tools and other shop equipment.
- Assist students with robot design, construction, programming, and troubleshooting based on the coach's areas of experience and expertise.
- Encourage student problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, and hands-on learning.
- Attend weekend competitions and events and help supervise and support team members.
- Assist with competition-day activities and team logistics as needed.
- Ensure students follow school safety guidelines and FIRST competition rules.
- Collaborate with the Head and Associate Coaches to support a positive, inclusive, and productive team environment.
- Help students develop leadership and problem-solving skills, a sense of belonging, and self-confidence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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