Opportunities From: STEM School Highlands Ranch

FRC Team Coach/Mentor Role Description

Position Title: FRC Team Coach/Mentor

Overview: The FRC Team Coach/Mentor plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting high school students as they design, build, and program a robot for competition. This individual fosters teamwork, encourages innovation, and helps develop essential skills in students.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

Facilitate team meetings and discussions.Set team goals and objectives for the season.Ensure a positive and inclusive team culture.

Technical Guidance:

Provide mentorship in engineering design, programming, and electronics.Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving during robot development.Encourage hands-on learning and experimentation.

Project Management:

Help manage the team’s timeline and project milestones.Coordinate tasks among team members to ensure efficient workflow.Monitor progress and provide feedback throughout the build season.

Safety Oversight:

Promote a culture of safety in the workshop and during competitions.Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills Development:

Teach students technical skills relevant to robotics, such as CAD, coding, and mechanical assembly.Encourage the development of soft skills, including teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Competition Preparation:

Guide the team through the competition process, including strategy development and practice matches.Support students in understanding the game rules and scoring system.

Community Engagement:

Act as a liaison between the team and the community, sponsors, and other stakeholders.Promote STEM education and the values of FIRST within the local community.

Reflect and Improve:

After competitions, lead discussions on lessons learned and areas for improvement.Help the team set goals for future seasons based on feedback and experiences.

Qualifications:

Experience in mentoring or coaching students, preferably in a STEM-related environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Passion for inspiring and motivating young people.Background in engineering, robotics, programming, or a related field is optional.

Commitment:

Availability during team meetings, workshops, and competitions, typically spanning the build season (January to April) and competition events.