Head Robotics Coach (Part-Time)

Overview

Head Robotics Coach (Part-Time)

Context Catholic Memorial is a college preparatory school for boys founded in the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice and guided by the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Education. Our faith and learning community is dedicated to transforming boys’ lives through academics, arts, athletics, and campus ministry. We challenge students to pursue excellence, embrace Gospel values, and lead through service.

Position Overview

Catholic Memorial School seeks an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head Robotics Coach to lead our competitive FIRST Robotics program.

The Head Robotics Coach will provide technical guidance, mentorship, and organizational leadership to support students as they design, build, program, and compete with their robots. The ideal candidate will bring experience in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field, along with a passion for working with young people and helping them develop confidence, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

This part-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students through hands-on STEM education and competitive robotics. The Head Robotics Coach will work collaboratively with school leadership, student team members, and volunteer mentors to support the continued growth and success of the CM Robotics program.

Key Responsibilities

Robotics Instruction and Technical Leadership

• Guide and mentor students in designing, building, and programming robots.
• Teach technical skills and prepare students for FIRST Robotics competitions.
• Support students to solve engineering problems.
• Work with volunteers to support learning and robot construction

Team Leadership and Student Development

• Plan and facilitate after-school team meetings and practices.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture that emphasizes student leadership, accountability, perseverance, and good sportsmanship.
• Support the development of student leadership roles and sub-teams, including mechanical design, programming, engineering, and team operations.
• Mentor students in developing technical skills as well as communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Competition Preparation and Participation

• Coordinate the team's preparation for and participation in FIRST Robotics competitions, including coordinating logistics for registration, transportation, and equipment coordination.
• Supervise students during scheduled practices and events.
• Ensure appropriate safety procedures and expectations are followed during all team activities.

Program Organization and Communication

• Maintain an organized, safe, and functional robotics workspace.
• Oversee the use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, volunteer mentors, and school leadership regarding team schedules, expectations, and upcoming competitions.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership to identify equipment, resource, and budgetary needs and support the program's continued development.

Time Commitment and Schedule This is a part-time, stipend-based coaching position with responsibilities concentrated during the FIRST Robotics build and competition seasons in Spring 2027.

• After-School Practices: Regular weekday afternoon practices, with the schedule developed in collaboration with school leadership.
• Build Season (January–March): An increased time commitment during the intensive robot design, construction, and programming period. Approximately 12–20 hours per week may be required during peak periods.
• Competition Season (March–April): Attendance and supervision at scheduled FIRST Robotics competitions, including occasional full-weekend commitments.
• Additional Responsibilities: Reasonable planning, communication, and program coordination outside scheduled practices and competitions.

The precise practice schedule and competition commitments will be established collaboratively, recognizing the part-time nature of the position and the importance of providing consistent support to student participants.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, mechanical engineering, computer science, programming, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with FIRST Robotics competitions or comparable competitive robotics programs strongly preferred.
• Experience working with high school students in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or extracurricular setting preferred.
• Ability to guide students through mechanical design, programming, engineering challenges, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student formation, teamwork, and creating a positive learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional and technical experience preferred.

Compensation and Future Opportunities

Catholic Memorial will provide a $7,000-$10,000 stipend for the Head Robotics Coach position for the 2026–2027 school year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Catholic Memorial also anticipates a potential full-time faculty opening in Computer Science and Robotics for the 2027–2028 academic year. Candidates interested in combining robotics coaching with classroom teaching are encouraged to express their interest. The anticipated faculty opportunity would involve a separate application and hiring process.

TO APPLY - Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume by November 20, 2026 to:

Mrs. Elizabeth Check

Executive Assistant to the President Catholic Memorial

235 Baker Street West Roxbury, MA, 02132

elizabethcheck@catholicmemorial.org

Pay: $7,000.00 - $10,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person