Harvard-Westlake School is looking for part-time Middle School VEX Assistant Robotics Coaches. 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 coaches who support hands-on learning. The team participates in the VEX V5 Robotics Competition, 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.
• Facilitate a collaborative and inclusive student experience that supports the HW mission statement and the core values of Robotics Education and Competition Foundation.
• Work with other coaches to evaluate incoming students and generate a roster of competitors.
• Supervise weekly after-school practices (Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm).
• Drive students to Regional VEX competitions in the school’s SUVs and supervise teams at the events.
• Occasional out-of-town travel to Signature Events or VEX Robotics World Championships.
• 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, or relevant work experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with shop tools, including CNC router, band saws, drill presses, 3D printers, laser cutters, and belt sanders.
• Expertise in building, programming, and/or designing VEX robots.
• Experience working with middle school students in robotics or a related STEM field

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 $35.00 per hour.