Aspen Middle School is seeking a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Assistant Coach for the 2025-26 seasons
Season 1 runs from August 18 until November 20.
Season 2 (if teams qualify) continues until January 15.
For more information, please contact the FLL Robotics Head Coach, George Helfenstine, at ghelfenstine@aspenk12.net.
Position Title: FIRST LEGO League Robotics Assistant Coach
Department: Aspen Middle School Robotics Program
Reports to: FLL Robotics Head Coach and Principal
Classification: Classified Part-time
Contract Period: Seasonal (Renewed annually by the Athletic & Activities Director and Middle School Principal.)
Compensation: Stipend at the end of the season / Range: $2,700 - $3,362.95 depending on experience
I: Position Summary
- The assistant coach will help plan, lead, and support an educational robotics program that develops student problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering skills while emphasizing access for all, empathy, integrity, and fun.
II: Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend 2 team meetings/practices per week, and competitions during the season
- Support student teams in designing, building, and programming LEGO robots
- Encourage innovative thinking, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®
- Help students prepare for judged presentations, including research projects and teamwork challenges
- Demonstrate integrity, leadership, strong organizational and communication skills
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of the robotics coaching team
- Model professional conduct, courtesy, and respect for students and colleagues
- Promote the mission of Aspen Middle School and Aspen School District
III: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Willingness to mentor middle school students in STEM and teamwork
- Ability to support students in basic mechanical design and LEGO robotics programming (Word Blocks, Python)
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Demonstrates empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline, and flexibility
IV: Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Must meet all district volunteer or coaching requirements, including background checks
V: Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with middle school students
- Knowledge of LEGO robotics, programming, or engineering concepts
- Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience in any field
- Interest in STEM outreach and education
VI: Work Environment
- Mostly clean, comfortable indoor environment (classrooms, labs)
- Occasional travel to local competitions or events
- Some exposure to computer screens and LEGO robotics components
VII: Essential Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and sitting
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. (robot kits, materials)
- Ability to assist students in working with LEGO kits and laptops
VIII: Acknowledgement
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The successful candidate will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by the Robotics Head Coach. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.