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Communications Coach

UP Robotics
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COMMUNICATIONS COACH – COMPETITIVE ROBOTICS TEAMS (Part-Time, Seasonal)

UP Robotics | Bethesda, MD | $20–$30/hr | October – Mid-December

 

ABOUT UP ROBOTICS

UP Robotics is a youth robotics enrichment and competitive team program based in Bethesda, MD. We serve students from foundational building classes through high-level competitive teams in FLL, FTC, and VEX IQ. Our competitive teams don't just build robots — they learn to present, communicate, and defend their work in front of judges.

 

THE ROLE

We're hiring a part-time Communications Coach to work with our 11 competitive robotics teams during the fall competition season (October through mid-January). Your job is to help students — mostly ages 10–15 — develop the presentation, public speaking, and communication skills they need to excel at competitions.

 

This is a project-based, seasonal role with flexible scheduling. You'll work directly with teams during their regular practice sessions and in dedicated coaching sessions as needed.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Coach students on verbal communication, clarity, and confidence in presenting their team's project and robot design
  • - Help teams structure and rehearse their judging presentations, project pitches, as well as develop posters and visual aids.
  • - Give constructive feedback in a way that's age-appropriate and encouraging
  • - Collaborate with our robotics coaches to align communication skills with competition rubrics

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Background in speech, communications, education, theater, debate, or a related field
  • - Experience working with kids or teens strongly preferred
  • - Ability to break down complex communication concepts for young learners
  • - Comfortable with a fast-moving, project-based environment
  • - Familiarity with robotics or STEM competitions is a plus, but not required

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

  • Part-time, ~[X] hours/week during the season
  • - September through January 2026
  • - $20–$30/hour depending on experience
  • - In-person at our Bethesda facility (7801 Woodmont Ave)

TO APPLY

Send a brief introduction and your resume to matt@uprobotics.tech. Tell us about your experience working with young people and any relevant communication or performance coaching background.