Team Positions:

Team Captain:

This member is in charge of overseeing the teams progress in building, programming, and the engineering portfolio. They take into account everyones ideas and advocates for the best sounding ones. They ensure the team stays on schedule and gives instructions at competitions.

Build Captain/Builders:

Builders make up most of the team priority. Builders design and collaborate ideas with other members, especially the programmers. Build captain is in charge of taking the lead and make sure the robot is performing the best it can. They go through the extensive design process and the trial and error involved. They also work power tools and should be familiar with some hands tools. Don't worry if you may not be a experienced builder, we are here to help teach you the skills.

Programming Captain:

Without programmers the robot cannot move. Programmers code in Java and use C++/C# syntax. Programmers also communicate with builders to program what they want to move. If you want to learn Java or already know, we can help develop your skills further.

Media Specialists/Treasurer:

These student members are responsible for working together on managing and acquiring funds for the team. They are also responsible for cooperating with the team to host fundraisers. This position also manages social outreach in the form of social media, advertising or events and our website.

Documentation Specialist:

One of the most important roles in the robotics club is to complete and update the engineering portfolio. The engineering portfolio is a record of all progress the team makes throughout the season until the final competition at the end of the season. Documentation specialist will work with other team members to help complete this portfolio and document every step of the process. The competition awards for FIRST are not only based on the robot and team, but the engineering portfolio as well, adding to its importance.

Robot Driving:

Being skilled at driving our robot takes many hours of practice. This role is pivotal to our competition. They will work directly with the robot designers, builders, and programmers to work out how to best control the robot to complete the tasks required.