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Assistant Robotics Coach
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Posted:
24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
Middle Park High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Coach to join our coaching staff. The ideal candidate will possess a willingness to learn a passion for working with high school student-athletes and a commitment to fostering a positive innovative and supportive team environment. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to mentor students in robot design fabrication programming and game strategy while emphasizing FIRST Core Values and Gracious Professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Program Support & Coaching: Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the FTC Robotics program including practice planning technical mentoring and competition strategy. Provide direct instruction and guidance to student-athletes in specific technical areas such as CAD drafting mechanical assembly electrical wiring and Java/Blocks programming.
- Team Culture & Character: Help to create and maintain a positive inclusive and disciplined team culture that emphasizes teamwork innovation problem-solving respect FIRST Core Values and Gracious Professionalism.
- Operations & Supervision: Assist with the organization supervision and safety protocols of after-school fabrication shop work and practice field sessions. Supervise tool and parts inventory ensuring proper handling maintenance and organization of REV Robotics hardware and shop equipment. Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes under their supervision.
- Competition & Event Logistics: Assist with competition logistics field setup team documentation (Engineering Portfolio) and chaperone duties at regional Colorado FIRST meets and tournaments.
- Professional Conduct & Compliance: Attend all required coaches meetings event briefings and professional development sessions. Adhere to all school district policies rules and
- regulations as well as the rules and regulations of Colorado FIRST Robotics. Communicate effectively and professionally with players parents other coaches community sponsors and school administration. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of robotics principles and technologies.
- Experience coaching or mentoring youth in STEM-related activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Passion for STEM education and a commitment to fostering student success.
Minimum Experience
Demonstrated background or strong interest in mechanical engineering computer science machining physics or trade skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to motivate and mentor high school student-athletes in hands-on technical projects.
Prefered Education or Formal TrainingMinimum Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
