Coaches/Mentors - FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Team

SeveralNon-Technical (no robotics/engineering experience necessary) and Technical Roles Available, starting immediately:

Its way more than building robots.FIRSTTech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 8-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Marketing and Outreach are emphasized.

Mentors and Coaches are individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines who work with students to share their knowledge and guide them through the season. Many Mentors contribute on a twice weekly basis during competition season (maybe more), or support the team with subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Teams may have additional or more specialized roles or a combination of roles as needed. In addition, Mentors help to foster the idea of Gracious Professionalism and have the students do as much of the work as possible.

NON-TECHNICAL:

Project Management Mentor

Provides an overview of project management concepts for team

Guides the team throughout the project life cycle

Scholarship Mentor

Assist to educate students, Mentors and parents regarding scholarship opportunities available to FIRST students

Coordinates applications for student/ Mentor nominations for awards

Marketing Mentor

Provides a basic overview of Marketing concepts

Assists students with development and implementation of a Marketing Plan in coordination with the development of a Business Plan

Finance Mentor

Assist the team in preparing a Business Plan, financial planning/budget for the season Organize and assists with fundraising efforts

TECHNICAL:

Robot Programming/Software Engineering Mentor

Assist team members with writing code to control robot in C++, Java, Robot C or LabVIEW (depending on program)

Maintains process focus

Electrical Engineer Mentor

Assist team with wiring the robots power and signal system

Assist and instruct the team members in the electrical and electronics systems on the robot

Mechanical Engineer Mentor

Provides assistance with design and construction of the robot

Advise students on the safe use of tools and safety procedures

FIRST Tech Challenge regular season run from August April (though many teams meet year-round for outreach and development).