About this role
Job Description Mater Dei, a co-educational, college preparatory Diocesan Catholic high school, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head Robotics Coach to lead our FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire and mentor students in a highly collaborative, hands-on STEM environment while leading a competitive and mission-driven extracurricular program. The Head Robotics Coach serves as the primary leader of the robotics program, fostering student growth in engineering, programming, teamwork, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is an innovator in STEM education with strong leadership, organizational, and mentoring skills, and a passion for working with high school students. Experience: Previous teaching, coaching, mentoring preferred with the familiarity with robotics systems, coding (e.g., Java), CAD software, mechanical design, and/or tools such as 3D printers and power tools. Hours:
• Pre-Season team practices (Aug – Dec):
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Pre-season competitions.
• In-season team practices (Jan-May)
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Season competitions: Two regionals (Feb-April) and if team advances a state/national championship competition. Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Certification: CPR required. Stipend: $20,000