Volunteer Policy

Riptides Volunteer Policy – 2021 update

The Club Executive is responsible for the administration of the Riptides Swim Club. Each board member takes on different responsibilities associated with the running of the Club. The Board meets monthly and is elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Board positions:

President 

Leads all Board meetings, supervises all club activities, meets with coaches and speaks on behalf of the Board and Swim Club.

Vice-President

Assumes the duties of the President in her or his absence and looks after the Casino fundraiser. Also coordinates corporate sponsorship and assists, when needed, the individual fundraising events coordinators.

Secretary

Records, distributes and maintains copies of the minutes of all Board meetings.

Treasurer

Maintains the financial records, prepares the budget, issues cheques, makes bank deposits and completes grant applications.

Director-at-Large               

The Director-at-Large fills in where needed and could also perform the duties of a non-board position such as Registrar, Equipment Coordinator, Travel Coordinator, Casino Coordinator, Grocery Card Coordinator, or Swim-a-thon Coordinator.

Non-Board positions:

These positions are responsible for individual fundraising events and other Club activities. They are not required to attend monthly board meetings.

Registrar

Process registrations, register all swimmers with Swim AB, and act as the contact person for registrations throughout the year.

Meet Manager

Organize and coordinate all aspects of running a swim meet. This includes coordinating officials, volunteers, timing systems, and awards.

Swim-a-thon    

Organize and promote the Swim-a-thon, handout pledge sheets, register with Swim AB

Grocery Cards  

Organize and promote the Save-on-Foods grocery card fundraiser. This includes monthly orders, collection of cheques, and distribution of cards.

Equipment  

Place and distribute orders for swimsuits and equipment with Team Aquatic Supplies on behalf of the club.