US Robotics Assistant Coach

Job Overview

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school with campuses in NW Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, is seeking robotics team assistant coaches supporting grades 9-12. This position provides support and supervision of students during weekend robotics team meetings and competitions.

This is an hourly position (4-8 hours per week) and the candidate must be able to work Sundays 12-4pm and/or Fridays 4-8pm. The candidate will also be expected to chaperone the weekend competitions at the end of each season.

• Minimum of a high school diploma and prior experience working with children.
• Bachelor’s level coursework is a plus.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Flexibility, patience, sense of humor, and a demonstrated love for working with students.
• Robotics and/or engineering experience is a plus but not a requirement.

Candidate must successfully complete all background checking requirements at hire and adhere to all health and safety protocols on campus. Current CPR/AED certification is required; non‑certified applicants may complete the course upon hire.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To be considered, upload a cover letter, résumé, and three references through our online application system (Clear Co). For more information about the school, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”