Assistant FRC Robotics Coach

Career Opportunities with Harvard-Westlake School A great place to work. Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. We're looking for assistant coaches/mentors to support our FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) program. Candidates would work alongside the Head Coach and other mentors to guide high school students through engineering, design, fabrication, programming, testing, and competition activities. Harvard-Westlake is one of the nation's leading independent schools - and what makes it exceptional isn't just the students or the resources; it's the people. You'll join a community of smart, mission-driven colleagues who are genuinely invested in each other's growth and in building something meaningful together. WHAT YOU BRING We know that strong candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and pathways. If you meet most of the qualifications below and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Preferred Experience Mechanical design/CAD and fabrication Electrical systems Programming/software/controls FRC or other competitive robotics experience Engineering or other relevant technical experience Mentoring, coaching, or working with high school students SCHEDULE Availability for some weekday afternoon/evening practices and Saturdays is preferred, with additional availability during the January-April build and competition season. Exact schedules and responsibilities can be coordinated based on experience and availability. This is a part-time position scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. COMPENSATION This is a non-exempt position with a base compensation of $18.50 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. ABOUT HARVARD-WESTLAKE Harvard-Westlake is an independent school with two campuses in Los Angeles and approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades 7-12. Classes for grades 7-9 take place on the Middle School campus in the Holmby Hills neighborhood, while grades 10-12 are housed on the Upper School campus in Studio City. A third campus, River Park, focused on athletics and recreation, is scheduled to open in Fall 2026. We are dedicated to fostering a community of belonging and to advancing diversity and inclusion across all aspects of school life. We seek educators and staff who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice and to fostering a community of belonging; who can work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds; and who exemplify professionalism, openness, and generosity in their interactions with students and colleagues. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS Harvard-Westlake School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Harvard-Westlake is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io, and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harvard-Westlake School