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Mentorship and Guidance: Advise students on various aspects of the robot's design, construction, and programming while fostering a student-led environment.
Project Management: Help the team establish a clear timeline, set realistic goals, and manage resources effectively to meet competition deadlines.
Safety and Rules Compliance: Ensure the team follows all safety protocols and adheres to the rules and regulations set by FIRST and Ledyard Public Schools
Fundraising and Budgeting: Assist the team in developing a budget and securing funding through sponsorships, grants, and fundraising events. Coordinate purchasing with the Ledyard High School purchasing agent.
Outreach and Community Engagement: Encourage and support the team's efforts to promote STEM and FIRST in their local community.
Logistics and Administration: Handle administrative tasks such as team registration, travel arrangements, and communication with FIRST headquarters and other teams. Obtain administrative and parent approval for all students participating in team competitions as per Ledyard Public Schools requirements.
Transportation: Coordinate parent transportation of students; Load/Unload & tow the team trailer to and from competitions
Sustaining the Team: Work on long-term team sustainability by recruiting new members, securing mentors, and creating a strong team culture.
Interpersonal Skills Development: Guide students in developing critical soft skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and gracious professionalism.
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