BUA Head Robotics Coach - Job Posting

Boston University Academy

Boston University Academy is seeking a dynamic individual with leadership and robotics experience to serve as a part-time Head Robotics Coach beginning September 1 2025. Primary responsibilities include supervising the First Robotics Competition team at BUA (Team 246: “The Lobstah Bots”) in their operations in collaboration with a team of undergraduate and graduate expert mentors who support the team and lead students in developing the skills and knowledge to design and build a successful robot while fostering a spirit of teambuilding and professionalism throughout the process. Duties include supervising lab hours, managing the mentor team, coordinating and attending robotics competitions as the team qualifies, managing budget and purchasing responsibilities, and communicating regularly with parents and BUA leadership. This is a part-time, year-round position that requires approximately 50 hours per month from September through April, with additional responsibilities during summer outreach events and championship competitions if the team qualifies. Applicants with FIRST experience preferred.

The BUA Robotics Program is a year-round program requiring coaching and mentor support for both Fall and Spring semesters. The hours and work requirements depend on the number of students, the number of mentors, and additional coaching support from existing BUA staff.

The Robotics Program runs in the Fall from September through December, and in the Spring from January through April. This position will require approximately 50 hours per month. Additional coaching needs are conditional on the team’s qualification for district or state championships, practice competitions and availability throughout the summer, and additional robotics demonstrations.

As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, Boston University Academy (BUA) offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent school experience and access to a broad range of university courses. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, students follow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. The school’s 233 students are curious, capable, and kind. They come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. 56% of students identify as students of color. 30% of students are on financial aid — a reflection of BUA’s commitment to equity and access.

Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for graduate work at Boston University, and remission extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page here.

To apply, please send a resume, list of references (if available), and cover letter addressed to Ms. Victoria Perrone, Director of BU Partnerships at perronev@bu.edu.

About Boston University Academy

Founded in 1993, Boston University Academy (BUA) is an academically rigorous, small independent day school located on the Boston University campus. As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, BUA offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent school experience and access to a broad range of university courses. Small class sizes and close relationships with BUA faculty allow students to nurture their talents. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, students follow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. BUA students in good academic and disciplinary standing gain automatic admission to Boston University. BUA students’ defining characteristics are curiosity and kindness. They come from roughly 50 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. BUA’s mission: At Boston University Academy, kind and curious students who love learning are challenged to read deeply and think critically, to explore adventurously at Boston University, and to engage meaningfully in our community and beyond.

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