Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive and fair competition environment for all participants
• Display Gracious Professionalism at all times, even in stressful situations
• Participate in discussions with Head Referee and other Referees to determine official penalty or scoring rulings
• Monitor/promote safe practices on and around the playing field - lead by example
• Wear safety glasses and provided Referee shirt when in the arena
• Obtain a radio from the Head Referee to discuss rule infractions
• Observe matches, "call" rule infractions
• Must participate in pre-event conference call setup by the Head Referee

Experience and Skills Needed

• Must be post-high school or equivalent (minimum age of 19 at time of service)
  • Exceptions may be granted by event Volunteer Coordinators after review and approval by FIRST Headquarters
• Thorough knowledge of the competition game and rules of play, including staying up-to-date with Team Updates (must pass certification test prior to first Referee shift each season based on the timeline established by the Chief Referees)
• Work and interact with volunteers, team members and students, contracted and FIRST staff
• Approachable personality; high energy
• Ability to balance the nature of the position as one of ensuring fair play, while acting as a mentor and role model to students participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition
• Strong communication, diplomacy skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to "take charge"; be assertive, but tactful
• Ability to collaborate with others, work as a member of a team
• Ability to move about the field and stand for long periods of time