Practice Field Attendant

Volunteer as a Practice Field Attendant

FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Championship Only

The Practice Field Attendant plays an important role in helping teams prepare for competition by managing access to the practice field area, ensuring safety, and supporting fair and efficient field use. Practice Field Attendants monitor team activity, maintain equipment, assist with scheduling (if applicable), and help create a positive, team-friendly environment.
Volunteers in this role ensure teams have equitable access to practice time, enforce safety procedures, and report equipment issues. This position is best suited for organized, proactive individuals who enjoy supporting teams and maintaining a smooth event flow.

Recommended Minimum Age: 15

Experience: No FIRST or related field experience required

Training: No pre-event training required

• Training provided on-site

Role Details / Responsibilities:

• Implement FIRST safety standards and help manage safety for the event
• Maintain a schedule at the practice field, monitor flow of teams, ensure fair use of field
• Volunteers should focus on the role they are filling at that event. This includes:
  • Helping avoid the appearance of bias by not cheering for one specific team when wearing official event apparel (volunteer shirt or FIRST/Partner staff clothing). Instead, we encourage volunteers to cheer for all teams equally.  
  • Refrain from accessing sensitive event areas unless they are necessary to fulfill your volunteer role for this event. This can include playing field access, scoring table and judging rooms.
  • Wearing volunteer specific apparel (e.g. FTA shirt, Robot Inspector hat, etc) when filling that specific role.

• Must read and comply with the Volunteer Handbook

Role Resources:

• FTC Volunteer Resources

Reports to: Pit Administrator