Competition Season: January Through AprilPractice Schedule: After School Mondays through Fridays, occasional weekendsTimes: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMCompetitions: 2 - 4 weekend competitions during the competition seasonPre-Season: Nov - Dec (meets 2 -3 days per week, negotiable)Stipend: $5,000The Upper School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Assistant Robotics Coach plays a supportive role in guiding and mentoring a robotics team of students in grades 9-12. This position involves leading and supporting team members in the design, construction, and programming of robots for competition in an action-packed game on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance. The coach fosters a positive and inclusive team culture, collaborates with team members to develop and refine strategies, and emphasizes critical thinking and creativity.Essential duties include:Supporting and mentoring students while promoting Gracious Professionalism and FIRST Core Values.Providing consistent adult supervision during team practices, particularly when students are working with power tools and other shop equipment.Assisting students with robot design, construction, programming, and troubleshooting based on the coach's areas of experience and expertise.Encouraging student problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, and hands-on learning.Attending weekend competitions and events and helping supervise and support team members.Assisting with competition-day activities and team logistics as needed.Ensuring students follow school safety guidelines and FIRST competition rules.Collaborating with the Head and Associate Coaches to support a positive, inclusive, and productive team environment.A good coach brings technical expertise to the team, provides opportunities for students to learn through experience, and helps build their leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as their sense of belonging and self-confidence. Mentors and coaches can come from various backgrounds, including FIRST alumni, community members, parents, teachers, professionals, and college students.Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment