Resources for FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer training and development

Event Volunteer role descriptions and training information for FIRST Robotics Competition.

The Official Scorer for FIRST Robotics Competition is a volunteer position for the 2025 game, REEFSCAPE presented by Haas. Official Scorers observe matches, count game pieces, and input scores. Work under the direction of the Head Referee.

The Accommodation Coordinator for FIRST Robotics Competition gathers accessibility accommodation requests from mentors, families, volunteers, and spectators and works with the Program Delivery Partner, Planning Committee, and other volunteers to provide accommodation at events.

The Lead Robot Inspector oversees and perform mandatory robot inspection and weigh-in processes to ensure compliance with robot design and inspection.

The Head Referee for FIRST Robotic Competition is a key volunteer position. It is a high visibility leadership position that is responsible for training, directing, and supervising all Referees and Official Scorers.

This page contains the links to the FIRST Robotics Competition Event Planning Guides.

Scorekeepers manage and operate the Field Management System (FMS) software for scoring and field control of FIRST Robotics Competition matches.

Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for recruiting, assigning, and managing volunteers at their assigned FIRST event.

The Spare Parts Attendant manages the distribution and loaning of spare materials to teams.