YMCA Transfers

Administrative Official

"Administrative"

The entry level position on the "Administrative" side is an Administrative Official. Administrative Officials supervise the administrative aspects of the swimming competition before, during, and after the meet.

Learn more about this position here: Professional Official: Administrative Official

Prerequisite(s)

Step 1: Registration

• Create a USA Swimming account and register as a non-athlete official member

Step 2: Education & Training

• Complete online, video-based modules through USA Swimming University
  1. Foundations of Officiating (30 minutes)
  2. Administrative Official Certification Course with a minimum passing score of 80% (90 minutes)
• Complete USA Swimming Level 2 Background Check (BGC)
• Complete USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training (APT)
• Complete Concussion Protocol Training

Step 3: Approval by Officials Committee

• Complete Request for Certification & Advancement
• Submit proof of YMCA certification to [email protected]

Please note that approval from the Officials Committee is required prior to moving to Step 4: Apprentice

Step 4: Apprentice

• Complete On-Deck Training Sessions shadowing certified official(s)

Session Requirements:​

• minimum of two (2) sessions
• sessions must include strokes and/or relays
• time trials and freestyle only sessions shall not count toward these requirements
• only USA/MI Swimming sanctioned and/or approved meets may be used for certification

Step 5: Certification​

• Submit MI Swimming Application for Certification

​Must complete certification within one (1) year from month of completed clinic

Administrative Official Session Report

MI Swimming Application for Certification

Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].