Safety Manager

The Safety Manager for FIRST Robotics Competition is a key volunteer position. This role oversees the Safety Attendants to increase the awareness of safety. Volunteers in this role will work with teams, volunteers, and spectators to ensure they understand, comply with, and practice the fundamentals of safety to ensure the safety of all FIRST event participants. The FIRST Safety program nurtures a positive reinforcement model that emphasizes safe behavior and coaching to correct unsafe behavior. The goal is to have a safe event and to promote safety as a holistic life skill. Safety Advisors will receive training prior to the event and maintain a high level of safety as stated in the FIRST Safety Manual and the FIRST Game & Event Rules Manual.

Responsibilities

Discuss event safety at Lead Mentor meetings (if applicable)
Knowledge of safety issues
Conduct Safety Captains Meeting at event
Manage the daily Safety Recognition awards
Attend the daily morning meetings if directed by the Event Manager
Monitor venue walkways, aisles, stairways, and entrance points to keep these areas accessible
Alert the Event Manager/Program Delivery Partner to unsafe areas or behaviors
Oversee Pit safety from beginning to the end of the event including Load in and Load out
Monitor Safety glasses tables to ensure safety glass stations are properly stocked and running efficiently
Volunteers should only congregate around the scoring table or playing field as is necessary to fulfill the duties of their volunteer position
No one in official event apparel (volunteer shirt or FIRST/Partner staff clothing) around the playing field should be openly cheering for one team
Experience and Skills Needed

Minimum age: 21
Exceptions may be granted by event Volunteer Coordinators after review and approval by the local Program Delivery Partner
FIRST experience not required; general knowledge of FIRST preferred
Thorough knowledge of the safety principles required, work related safety background preferred
Ability to "take charge"; be assertive
Ability to link FIRST principles to a safety approach and move teams to compliance
Ability to move about the facility
Ability to work and interact with volunteers, team members, contracted staff and FIRST staff
Approachable and friendly personality
Strong interpersonal/communication skills focused on a coaching approach