Volunteer Requirements
Our team relies on the support of our parents, and we all lean on each other during meets so everyone both parent and swimmer can have a positive experience.
In order for our team to host a swim meet, each family is required to volunteer in some way. The team volunteer commitment is 1 Seasonal Position or 5 Meet Shifts. Please note that a $100 check is required by the Meet the Team Party, which is held until the volunteer commitment is reached, then it is destroyed.
Thank you for helping the team provide a great experience for our swimmers and their families.
Seasonal Positions
| Role | Description | Available |
| Snack Bar Coordinator | Coordinate volunteer for snack bar shifts, put together food lists, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Positions: 1 | Filled |
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Head Timer |
Ensures all stop watches are functioning properly, all timers are accounted for, and provides training on the function of stopwatches. Times all home meets and provides a backup stopwatch for timers in event of a malfunction. Positions: 1 PREREQUISITE: Stroke and Turn / Starter / Meet Official Training |
Available |
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8 & under Round-up Parent - Lead |
Gather and escort 8 & under swimmers to north end of pool prior to race (usually during 13/14 events). Best served by 6 and 8 under parents. Position: 1 |
Filled |
| Starter |
Gives the signal to begin each race. Controls environment around starting environment to ensure fair start. Position: 1 plus a backup PREREQUISITE: Stroke and Turn / Starter / Meet Official Training |
2 Spots: |
| Stroke & Turn Judge |
Responsible for presiding over the meet from a neutral point of view. Ensure and enforce SAAA rules for fair competition. Positions: 2 plus a backup PREREQUISITE: Stroke and Turn / Starter / Meet Official Training |
2 Spots: 1 Filled / 1 Available |
| Announcer |
Works in coordination with Starter announcing each race, competitor(s) and sponsors during course of meet. Positions: 1 plus a backup |
Filled |
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Data Entry Lead |
Record race results and score event through data entry. on a computer for the 4 home meets. Positions: 1 plus a backup | Filled |
| Picture Day Coordinator | Be on-site during Picture Day to help assist the photographer with getting the kids lined up. Positions: 1 | Available |
| Fundraising Coordinator | Contact local businesses about sponsoring the team. Intro letter and list are provided. This position would entail contacting businesses about sponsoring and sending thank you letter. Positions: up to 2 | Available |
| Meet the Team Party Coordinator | Coordinate the Meet the Team Party at the beginning of the season. Positions: up to 2 | Available |
| Banquet Coordinator | Coordinate the end-of-the-year banquet. Positions: up to 2 | Filled |
| Coaches Gift Coordinator | Coordinate end-of-the year gift for coaches from parents. Positions: up to 2 | Filled |
Meet Shift Jobs
| Job | Description |
| Setup | Preparing the pool for competition and spectators. Arrive at 4:30 pm prior to home meet. Set up announcer table and shade. Arrange benches along east side of pool. Barricade baby pool with benches and flagging. Set up data entry tables and seating at north ramada. Empty trash cans. Stock toiletries in restrooms. Set up back stroke flags, starting blocks and lane lines. |
| Timer | Captures elapsed time of individual or relay race via stopwatch. Records to time card. |
| Ribbons | Affix printer labels to ribbons after each event. |
| Snack Bar | Sells good during meet, include set up and breakdown of snack bar depending on shift. |
| Clean-up | Restore pool to normal use condition. Replace benches and tables. Break down starter equipment and announcer table. Remove starting blocks, backstroke flags and lane lines. Restock toiletries in restroom. Empty trash and replace liners. |
