It takes many volunteers to run the swim meets. We hope to have a parent from
each family volunteer to help in some position at each meet. For most positions,
no experience is necessary and on the job training is provided.  Volunteer positions are typically scheduled in 1 1/2 hour shifts. Many of the jobs put you in a prime spot at the edge of the pool to watch your child swim. Spectators usually are not allowed at the edge of the pool. Positions that aren't right at the edge of the pool are flexible enough for you to take a break and watch your child swim. The meet manager handles sign-ups and coordination of the volunteers. Volunteers typically sign-up for positions the week before the meet via email or at practice. Usually positions are still open the morning of the meet so it is never too late to volunteer. Below is a list of the typical volunteer jobs at a swim meet.

Job Descriptions
Concessions - At all home meets, there is a concession stand organized and staffed by volunteers. This is a primary fundraiser for the team!  Concessions will be conducted this year on a volunteer basis. Those parents volunteering to setup and take down concessions will not be required to volunteer for any other roles during the meet. Other parents will volunteer to work concessions during the meet in a
fashion similar to working timers.
Clerk of Course - Organizes swimmers from all the participating teams, assigns heat and lane numbers based on swimmer's previous time, and sends the heats to the start.
Officials - Training is available. Stroke and Turn - Observe swimmers from sides and ends of pool to ensure that the summers comply with the rules governing each stroke, turn, finish, and relay exchange. Indicates infractions (DQ) by raising one hand. Starter - calls heat into position and gives the command "Take your mark" and signals the start. Referee - overall authority and control of the competition. Decides all questions relating to the conduct of the meet.
Timers - Operate manual stopwatches to take official time for swimmer in the lane. Use 3 timers per lane. A head timer instructs and coordinates the timers.
Recorder - Sits at the end of a swim lane. When a swimmer finishes, the Timers provide the recorder with the swimmer's finish time and the recorder writes it on a card. The Runner picks up the cards. Runner - Take cards from recorders to the Official Times Table.
Computer / Scoring - All results are done on the computer using the Meet Manager Program. Swimmers' official times are entered into the computer. Place and points for each event and score for the meet are calculated by the computer. Data is verified. Labels are printed for the place ribbons. Place Ribbons - For each event, label put on appropriate ribbon, and ribbons divided by team. Achievement Ribbons - If a swimmer improves his/her previous fastest time at least by one (1) full second, an appropriate ribbon is labeled and filed with the place ribbons.

Clean-Up
After each meet, our team is responsible for returning the pool to its original state. This means removing lane lines and backstroke flags; returning tables, chairs, and lounges to their original spots; ,picking up and removing all trash and lost & found items. If everybody cleans up around their area and helps move just a few chairs, the job will get done in minutes. When we visit another pool for a swim meet, please be sure to leave the area the way you found it. Pick up all the trash in your area, whether you made it or not. Thank you in advance for helping with clean-up.