Coaches and Mentors
As a mentor or coach of a FIRST Washington team, you help inspire students to be innovators. You’re working side by side with FIRST Washington participants to build their leadership and problem-solving skills and, more importantly, their sense of belonging and self-confidence. Your contribution to the success of FIRST Washington programs is immeasurable.
Our mentors and coaches are people from all backgrounds and disciplines who share their knowledge, whether it is technical or non-technical. They support the team with subject matter expertise on an as-needed basis including assisting the team with topics such as programming questions, building skills, scholarships, business management, marketing, or fundraising.
Mentors and Coaches Can Be:
- FIRST alumni
- Community members and leaders
- Parents
- Teachers/Professors
- Professionals (technical or non-technical)
- Employees of corporate sponsors
- College students and faculty
- Friends and family members of students
Coach and Mentor Checklist
Check out this checklist to guide you on your way to joining the community.
Mentor/Coach Training
Watch these helpful videos to develop a deeper understanding of the expectations of the role and where to find support.
FIRST Mentor Network
The FIRST Mentor Network allows teams and interested mentors to easily find each other for in-person or virtual mentorship.