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Upper School Robotics Coach presso Columbus School for Girls

Columbus School for Girls · Columbus, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

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Upper School Robotics Coach

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. To learn more about our distinguished academic program, please review our school overview here. CSG’s bucolic 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with the artistic, civic, and shopping experiences that belie the ease of lifestyle that the city affords its residents. CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well-prepared for life beyond CSG.


Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an Upper School Robotics Coach for the 2025-2026 School Year.  


Overview:

The Upper School Robotics Coach provides year-round coordination, guidance, and leadership for Columbus School for Girls’ Robotics Team participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). This role works in partnership with technical mentors, student leaders, and external partners to support student engagement in engineering, leadership, and applied learning through robotics.


Key Responsibilities:


Team Leadership & Student Support

  • Serve as the primary school liaison for all robotics activities
  • Support student leadership in team structure, build planning, and award applications
  • Attend and help facilitate 1–2 weekday practices per week and partial Saturday sessions during build season (January–April)
  • Supervise and attend travel for 1–2 competitions (local and/or regional)

Program Planning & Communication

  • Collaborate with technical mentors to align mentorship and student needs
  • Communicate with team parents regarding schedules, travel, and volunteer needs
  • Plan and execute student safety training and fall lab workshops (Sept–Nov)
  • Coordinate presence of faculty at build site as needed
  • Oversee trip logistics including transportation, lodging, and meals

Outreach & Fundraising

  • Lead or assist with grant writing in coordination with the Development Office
  • Cultivate and steward sponsorships and community partnerships
  • Organize team participation in outreach and recruitment events (e.g. COSI, Bexley Main Event, Ohio State Fair, admissions events)
  • Track and celebrate alumnae engagement in STEM and robotics

Budget Oversight & Fund Development

  • Work with program director to propose and monitor annual budget
  • Develop fundraising strategies to offset program costs (e.g., replacing NASA grant)
  • Track historical and prospective donor relationships (e.g., AEP, Roush Honda, Rev1)

Time Commitment:


January–April (Build & Competition Season)

  • 6–8 hours/week, including one weekday evening visit and part of Saturday practice
    Additional hours during competitions and team travel (1–2 regional competitions annually)

May–December (Outreach, Recruitment, Planning)

  • Estimated 2–4 hours/month for recruiting, fall labs, fundraising, grant writing, and summer outreach coordination

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at:  https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers  and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume


Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

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