High School Robotics Coach

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a part-time First Robotics Competition (FRC) coach to guide a rookie team at Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School in New York. The coach will lead a bi-weekly project class and prepare students for competitions outside of regular school hours, maintaining family communication and engagement throughout the process.

The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend based on experience, with a range of $5,000 to $9,000. This position is instrumental in supporting our students' paths to success and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FRC preferred.
• Ability to maintain family communication using the Remind app.
• Strong commitment to student engagement and support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and practice with students up to 2 hours a week.
• Conduct practices during Fall Semester totaling 4 hours per week.
• Lead teams in 8 hours of preparation during Build Season.
• Wrap up the competition year and recruit new students in Spring.
• Participate in 2-3 weekend competitions each year.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced First Robotics Competition (FRC) coach to guide a rookie team at Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School. On our students' paths to and through college, nationally recognized competitive programs provide an edge for college admissions, but also for college persistence. The coach will lead a "Project," a class that meets twice a week for two hours, and continue work into after school hours. During build season, the coach will work with students for several hours after school and on weekends to prepare for competition. Candidates who competed in FRC while in high school are preferred. The coaching role is part-time and will report to the Enrichment Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Preparation & Practice Time: Up to 2 hours per week preparing for Projects, competitions, and after school practices.
• Fall Semester Practices: 4 hours a week total during the semester, including meeting with students Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour each day from August to June, and continuing practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour each day.
• Build Season (January – April): 8 hours a week total, including meeting students Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour each day from August to June, and at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly for competition preparation. Practices continue after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and additional hours on other days as needed.
• Spring (April – June): 2 hours a week total. During Projects, wrap up the competition year, inventory and order new materials, prepare student leaders for the next year, and begin recruiting new team members.
• Compete 2-3 weekends per school year, registering for and participating in at least one regional/district competition.
• Maintain family communication: Establish a family communication protocol using the Remind app to update families about competition, after school practices, and any other time outside of school that students will be doing club‑related activities. Confirm team members and their commitment via signed parent permission form.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $5,000–$9,000 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid semi‑monthly. If at any point during the year you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully completed, for any reason, your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve—with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].