Judge Advisor

Judge Advisor

Position Summary - Assigned by FIRST Headquarters

Judge Advisors are responsible for leading the judge panel, facilitating decisions, clarifying award guidelines and ensuring the overall consistency of the awards process in accordance to FIRST standards.

The Regional Planning Committee may nominate the Judge Advisor.  To be considered for this position, the individual must have a minimum of two years of prior judging experience.  Once nominated, the Lead Judge Advisory panel and the Director of the FIRST Robotics Competition must approve the nominee.  Once approved the candidate will be contacted and assigned by FIRST HQ.

Prior to becoming a Judge Advisor, the candidate must attend a Judge Advisor training session held in January, conducted by the Lead Judge Advisory panel.  Existing Judge Advisors are expected to attend this training session at least once every two years in order to remain qualified. All Judge Advisors are recruited and assigned by FIRST Headquarters.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Opportunity to contribute to the successful execution of the competition; impact the quality of the event
  • Community exposure
  • High profile role
  • Interesting and varied responsibilities
  • Networking opportunities
  • Opportunity to cultivate support for FIRST programs
  • Positioned near the playing field, fast-paced action, ability to observe matches
  • Pre-Event Time Commitment

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • See Position Summary Above

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED

  • Minimum two years as a judge at the regional and/or championship level
  • Understand the FIRST mission

TIME COMMITMENT

Commitment:              Minimum one day, and Volunteer Orientation Meeting*

Approximate times:   Thursday: 8:00 A.M.- 8 P.M.

                                   Friday: 8:00 A.M.- 5 P.M.

                                   Saturday: 8:00 A.M.- Completion

NOTE: Volunteers should arrive on site 15-20 minutes prior to start of every shift in order to allow time to check in at the Volunteer Registration desk. 

TRAINING

Pre-Event Training by FIRST HQ

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPERVISION

Support by FIRST HQ and Lead Judge Advisors

 

 

*Please Note: some events will not be conducting a Wednesday evening Volunteer Orientation and Training.