Robotics Assistant Coach

Franklin Road Academy

  • Nashville, TN
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
School OverviewFRA is a coeducational independent school in Nashville offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.SummaryFRA seeks a highly motivated and knowledgeable Robotics Assistant Coach to join our dynamic team and inspire the next generation of innovators. This position will play a crucial role in guiding and mentoring students who are on our robotics team. The Robotics Assistant Coach will work closely with students, parents, and other coaches to help foster a passion for STEM and shape a culture of excellence and camaraderie through competitive robotics. Ideal candidates will have robotics team experience at the high school and/or college level, an understanding of VEX equipment, and weekday availability from 3:30 - 5:30 during the robotics season, September - March.Essential FunctionsThe tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:
  • Preserve, protect, and promote FRA Robotics brand and principles, fostering excellence in all aspects
  • Cultivate an enjoyable and inclusive environment, ensuring students feel valued and accepted
  • Assist the Head Coach in ensuring students are trained in the safe and proper use of robotics tools
  • Offer hands-off advice, following the VEX Robotics Coach code of conduct, to new members on succeeding as competitive roboticists
  • Enforce safety and code of conduct policies set by FRA Robotics and FRA
  • Collaborate with coaches to promote the well-being of FRA Robotics team members
  • Demonstrate some proficiency in technical roles, including design and engineering advice, mentoring of students in the keeping of an engineering notebook, and coding
  • During the competitive season, be available five days a week from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
  • During the competitive season, be available for semi-regular weekend travel (excluding Sundays)
QualificationsEducation/Experience
  • Previous experience in competitive robotics or related technical fields
Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
  • Exceptional interpersonal and mentoring skills
Physical RequirementsIn compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.Additional ResponsibilitiesThe statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.All employees are expected to support the mission of Franklin Road Academy, and contribute to the overall life of the school.As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment and education verification, and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws. A positive drug test or any disqualifying information on the background check may result in withdrawal of a job offer.

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