RoboCup Junior Instructor

MindBase Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Robotics Instructor to train and mentor student teams in RoboCup Junior competitions. The role involves delivering hands-on workshops, coaching students on robot design, and developing supporting materials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, along with extensive experience in robotics education.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in robotics education or competitions.
• Proficient in C/C++ or Python; experience with Arduino platforms required.
• Familiarity with RoboCup Junior rules and scoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver technical workshops on robotics systems.
• Coach students on robot design, autonomous navigation, and debugging.
• Facilitate mock competition scenarios aligned with RoboCup formats.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Robotics education

Classroom management

Workshop facilitation

Team-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Arduino

LEGO Mindstorms EV3

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Job Purpose:

To train and mentor student teams competing in RoboCup Junior (RCJ) disciplines including Rescue Line, Maze, Soccer, and OnStage. The instructor will provide hands-on training in robot programming, sensor calibration, strategy development, and mock competition simulation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver technical workshops on robotics systems (Arduino, EV3, Raspberry Pi)
2. Coach students on robot design, autonomous navigation, and debugging
3. Facilitate mock competition scenarios aligned with RoboCup formats
4. Support teams with strategy documentation and ensuring compliance with competition rules
5. Provide feedback and mentorship during bootcamp and pre-competition intensives
6. Develop supporting materials (slides, code samples, troubleshooting guides)

Requirements

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in robotics education or competitions
• Proficient in C/C++ or Python; experience with Arduino platforms required
• Familiarity with RoboCup Junior rules and scoring systems

Desirable:

• Experience with LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and Raspberry Pi robotics projects
• Strong classroom management and workshop facilitation skills
• Excellent communication, motivational, and team-building abilities
• Previous success in mentoring students to national or international robotics competitions