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

 

Date

Description

Referee

 

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.

 

Stroke and Turn Judge

 

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 certification.
 

Starter

 

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.

 

Timer

 

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.

 

Runner

 

Collects time cards from timers and DQ cards from the Referee and then delivers them to the Timekeeper’s table.

 

Data Entry/Scorekeeper

 

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.

 

Clerks of Course

 

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.

 

Concession Stand

 

Sets up, operates and cleans up the snack bar that is available at all home meets.

 

Set Up/Clean Up

 

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.

 

Floater

 

Will be assigned to any area that is in need of volunteers.