We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated ‘First’ Robotics Coach to join our exciting and developing new middle and high school. We are seeking someone who is looking for the challenge and flexibility of developing an award-winning robotics program from the ground up. Stratford students are all high-achieving, motivated, and innovative students looking to grow and make an impact. In our rookie year, we won 2nd place in our League championship. Stratford is looking for a coach who can not only keep up but enhance student passion for robotics, and lead the team through the FIRST Robotic competitions and other events.
By participating in Stratford Robotics, students will have a positive, growth-filled experience where they have the opportunity to mature mentally, emotionally, and socially. Through practice and competition, guided by seasoned coaches, students will build fundamental skills in engineering, design, and programming.
If you are excited about this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our student's lives, we encourage you to apply.
The location is: 3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, CA
Primary Responsibilities:
- Committed to the well-being of students.
- Support the development of the Stratford Robotics program, maintaining quality coaching, and continuing to educate on best practices.
- Scheduling and organization of competitions.
- Training and enforcing the proper storage and safe usage of all equipment.
- Supervising and training students on the design, building, operation, and maintenance of the robot.
- Managing and keeping track of team finances and budgets.
- Developing a sense of responsibility, leadership, and ownership of the robotics program amongst students.
- Creating a cohesive and positive team spirit to support a safe and productive learning environment
- Fostering an innovative problem-solving culture.
- Seeking out mentors and industry experts to support the team.
- Serving as a positive role model for students.
Qualifications
The ideal coaching candidate will have:
- Experience in coaching robotics at the middle school, high school or college level
- A high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree encouraged)
- Prior participation, coaching experience, or a combination of the two in robotics
- Strong knowledge of robotics, including but not limited to knowledge of construction, engineering, metal and woodworking, programming, CNC routers, power tools, 3-D printers, laser cutters, computer vision, and electronics preferred.
- Effective communication and time management skills
- Positive personality to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members
Compensation
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Coaches will be paid hourly based on their previous experience, certifications (If any), and level of education. The salary range is $30-$50, depending on experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
