Swim Meet Volunteer Jobs
| Referee | Stroke and Turn Judge | Starter | Timer | Runner | Data Entry/Scorekeeper | Clerks of Course | Concession Stand | Set up/Clean up | Floater
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The senior official who is responsible for the overall conduct of the meet and for all other officials at the meet. This position requires training, certification and a firm understanding of swim meet protocols.
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This official
ensures that the swimmers use the proper stroke technique and that all
starts, turns and finishes are legal. He or she is also responsible for
writing DQ slips. This is another position that requires training and
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The next most senior official who is responsible for starting each race. This position requires training, certification and one year as a Stroke and Turn Judge.
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There are three timers per lane. A timer is responsible for timing and recording the times of each swimmer racing in the Timer’s assigned lane. Minimal training is provided the day of the meet.
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Collects time cards from timers and DQ cards from the Referee and then delivers them to the Timekeeper’s table.
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Computer operator who inputs meet entries prior to meet, generates card times for all swimmers at the meet, and prints meet score, meet results and ribbon labels for league ribbons. Computer knowledge and Hy-Tek training is required to perform this volunteer position.
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Checks in swimmers upon arrival at the meets. Organizes swimmers by placing them in their proper heat and lane assignments just prior to their races.
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Sets up, operates and cleans up the snack bar that is available at all home meets.
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Prepare and dismantle the pool for all home swim meets. This includes putting in lane lines and backstroke flags, arranging tables and seating for concessions, timekeeping, computer, and spectator areas.
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Will be assigned to any area that is in need of volunteers.
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