Pit Administration Support

Pit Administration Support

Position Summary

Provide direction, assistance, information, and support to teams in the Pit.  This is a physically active, fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with team registration
• Answer questions from teams and guests
• Assist with distribution of the daily match list to teams
• Maintain adequate supply of printed materials on the Pit Administration Table
• Prohibit teams and guests from entering Pit prior to scheduled opening time; facilitate departure of teams after Pit close
• Manage lost and found items
• Collect ballots from teams for team-voted awards (if any); deliver to Judge Assistant (e.g. Autodesk)
• Distribute Chairman’s Award Feedback Forms
• Distribute bronze medallions to specific teams
• Break down and pack up Pit Administration Station during final award ceremony

Experience And Skills Needed

• FIRST experience not required
• General knowledge of facility and event layout
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Time Commitment

Commitment:               Minimum two days + Training

Approximate times:    Wednesday: 6:00 P.M.- 8 P.M. (dependent upon Regional*)

                                    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

Pit Administration Supervisor conducts training at the Volunteer Orientation and Dinner Meeting* and provides guidance during the competition

Direct Supervision:   Pit Administration Supervisor

On-site oversight:     Volunteer Coordinator

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