First Robotics Competition (FRC) Robotics Programming Mentor

Harvard-Westlake School is seeking candidates for the position of part-time Upper School First Robotics Competition FRC Robotics Programming Coach/Mentor. Robotics at Harvard-Westlake is a year-round program that enables students to explore STEM through real-world challenges and applications. The program is student-focused, allowing students to work with professional engineers as mentors and coaches who support hands-on learning. The team participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), where they collaborate to design, build, and program a functional robot.
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Robotics Program Head to support student engagement experiences in robotics with a focus on robot programming.
• Facilitate a collaborative and inclusive student experience that supports the HW mission statement and the core values of FIRST.
• Develop a comprehensive onboarding program for new students interested in learning about FRC robot programming using JAVA.
• Teach advanced programming concepts for FRC robots to support PID control, odometry, motion tracking, on-field object detection, and LIDAR.
• Supervise weekly after-school and Saturday practices.
• Facilitate logistics alongside the Robotics Program Head for various robotics events and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain a clean robotics lab and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Computer Science, or relevant work experience
• Minimum two years of experience programming FRC robots in Java

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in advanced programming concepts like PID Control, odometry, motion tracking, and on-field object detection.
• Experience with shop tools, including CNC router, band saws, drill presses, 3D printers, laser cutters, and belt sanders.

Harvard-Westlake School
We are an independent school consisting of two campuses located in Los Angeles, California. We have approximately 1,600 curious, thoughtful, and inspiring students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.
We are committed to creating a community of belonging and actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive community. We do not discriminate on any basis. We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have an ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have a capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.
Schedule :
Part-time, in-person position scheduled to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, including supervision of afternoon/evening practices, and weekend tournaments. This position will begin in August for the 2025-26 school year, with the possibility to renew in subsequent school years.
Compensation : This is a non-exempt position. Base compensation for this role is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience.