First Robotics Competition Coach

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

• Longterm coaching during Projects: Meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 hour each day from August to June.
• Continue practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 hour each day.

Build Season (January April): 8 hours a week total

• Longterm coaching during Projects: Meet with students Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 hour each day from August to June.
• On average at least 6 hours of practice outside of school hours weekly working directly with students to prepare for competition. Practices will continue into after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and additional practice hours are required on other days of the week in line with the afterschool schedule at the school.

Spring (AprilJune): 2 hours a week total

• During Projects wrap up the competition year inventory and order new materials prepare student leaders for the following year and begin recruitment of new team members

Competitions: 23 weekends per school year

• Register for and participate in on offseason competition.
• Register for and participate in at least one regional/district competition.

Family Communication

• Because of the significant time required for afterschool practices schoolbased Enrichment Program Managers and coaches identify team members and confirm commitment via signed parent permission form indicating afterschool commitment
• In partnership with the schoolbased Enrichment Program Manager 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 clubrelated activities.

Qualifications :

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an antiracist organization
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
• A selfdirected learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

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 $4500$9000 based on experience and contracted hours per week paid semimonthly.

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.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. 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 .