Head Robotics Coach
Head Robotics Coach
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11-04-2025
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Head Robotics Coach
The Head Robotics Coach at Sequoyah School is responsible for building and guiding a program that participates in the First Robotics community. Currently high school students participate in the First Tech Challenge with a longerterm goal of shifting into the higherlevel First Robotics Competition. Students as young as fifth grade are encouraged to participate as well.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Organization:
Parttime position starting August 2025
Pay $30 to $45 per hour
Hours: 23 afterschool practices per week during the season 3:005:00 p.m.; flexibility on days; Occasional weekend tournaments
Reports to the Director of Design & Fabrication
Pay $30 to $45 per hour
Hours: 23 afterschool practices per week during the season 3:005:00 p.m.; flexibility on days; Occasional weekend tournaments
Reports to the Director of Design & Fabrication
Founded in 1958 Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K12 day school in Pasadena California built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through the curriculum while teachers guide problemcentered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The schools mission to challenge the mind nurture the heart and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its placebased program and signature experiences like Field Studies the Social Innovation Program Talking Leaves and more.
We are currently accepting applications for theschool year.
The Head Robotics Coach at Sequoyah School is responsible for building and guiding a program that participates in the First Robotics community. Currently high school students participate in the First Tech Challenge with a longerterm goal of shifting into the higherlevel First Robotics Competition. Students as young as fifth grade are encouraged to participate as well.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Organization:
- Organize and oversee the robotics program including practice schedules team meetings and competition preparation.
- Recruit students and mentors for the team.
- Act as a liaison between students parents mentors/volunteers and school administration.
Technical Guidance:
- Assist students in designing building programming and testing robots for competitions.
- Teach engineering design principles and programming languages used in building and programming robotics systems.
- Ensure safety in the use of tools and equipment including power tools and fabrication machines like 3D printers and laser cutters.
Competition Management:
- Prepare the team for local regional state or national robotics competitions by understanding rules and strategies.
- Register teams for events and coordinate logistics such as transportation and accommodations.
Educational Role:
- Foster interest in STEM by exposing students to new technologies and problemsolving skills.
- Create opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within the team.
- Promote an inclusive culture teamwork sportsmanship and selfconfidence among students.
Administrative Duties
- Manage the program budget including fundraising efforts and purchasing supplies.
- Maintain communication with parents and sponsors about team activities and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures related to extracurricular activities.
- Drive and chaperone students to and from competitions in a 10passenger school van
Qualifications
- A bachelors degree
- Experience with robotics programs such as FIRST Robotics or VEX Robotics is preferred.
- Proficiency in engineering concepts programming languages and fabrication techniques (e.g. CNC machining).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to mentor 5th12th students effectively.
Additional Expectations
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership and enthusiasm for STEM education.
- Attend competitions to supervise students and provide support during events.
Diversity is a founding value of Sequoyah School and we seek candidates willing and interested in upholding an equitable inclusive environment. Sequoyah School is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin sexual orientation age disability marital status or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Hourly
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