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Scorekeeper / Field Power Controller

Summary
  • Manages and operates the scoring and field control systems. Communicates scores.
  • Play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event.

Benefits
  • Make a difference in the lives of youth by creating a fun, meaningful, and inspirational experience for team members
  • Significant level of responsibility
  • High visibility role
  • Ability to work and interact with volunteers with leadership responsibilities, contracted and FIRST staff
  • Ability to contribute to the success of the competition flow
  • Access to field; ability to observe matches
  • Opportunity to work in an exciting, fun, highly-charged environment

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism
  • Attend Volunteer Meeting; participate in training
  • Set up the scorekeeping and field control systems; ensure equipment functions properly
  • Enter scores in scoring computer from sheet provided by Head Referee, verifying accuracy – post scores to AV System
  • Enter alliance team pairings in scoring computer
  • Print match lists to be distributed to Pit Administration Supervisor and Judge Assistant
  • Post match results and award winners to FIRST website
  • Assist with break down of scoring system and field
  • Train Real Time Scoring volunteers

Experience
  • FIRST experience not required
  • Basic knowledge of the competition game and rules
  • Ability to collaborate with others, work as a member of a team
  • Solid computer skills
  • Detail oriented; very accurate
  • Self-directed individual
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Strong assessment skills

Training
  • Provided by FIRST headquarters prior to start of competition season.
  • May include live and/or recorded web conferences, teleconference(s), manual and other support materials, email communications and one-on-one support.
  • First-year volunteer may serve in an apprentice role, working with a veteran Scorekeeper/Field Power Controller.
  • Field Supervisor provides guidance during the competition.

Commitment
  • Wednesday through Saturday; participation in training offered by FIRST

Activities
  • Set up scoring and field control systems
  • Attend Volunteer Meeting; conduct training for Real Time Scoring volunteer
  • Assist with breakdown of scoring and field power control systems, and playing field

Supervision
  • Field Supervisor provides direct supervision with FIRST Technical Advisor available for consultation
  • Oversight by Volunteer Coordinator

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