SJAC Volunteering
Why is volunteering a requirement? Each swim meet session requires approximately 60 volunteers in order for the meet to be sanctioned by USA Swimming. As a meet host, we are also required to provide food and drinks for coaches, officials, and volunteers who dedicate their entire weekend to running these meets. If those positions are not filled, or if we do not have enough donations, then it incurs additional expenses on the team, like paying facility managers or lifeguards to help with setup or cleanup, and purchasing food and drinks for concessions/hospitality, etc. Additional opportunities to donate dishes for our Hospitality Room will be available for those interested in cooking/providing meals or those who have limited weekend availability.
SJAC is using the following volunteer model for the 25-26 Season.
- If your swimmer(s) is participating in a SJAC hosted meet (aside from the Gator Classic), you must either volunteer to work at least one session or you will be charged a fee determined by the Parent Committee.
- Families will be able to volunteer for up to two sessions for two day meets; if there are still slots open closer to the meet, this number will be expanded
- If your child participates in the Gator Classic Swim Meet, because it is a 3- or 4-day/prelims-finals meet, you will be required to volunteer for at least 2 sessions at that meet or pay a volunteer fee.
- If your child does not swim in an SJAC hosted meet, you do not have to volunteer for the meet and you will not be charged for missed Volunteer hours.
- This is a 'Per Family' requirement which means, if you have more than 1 swimmer at the meet, you are only required to work 1 session (or 2 at Gator Classic). However, extra help is always greatly appreciated!
- For away meets, volunteering is not a requirement, however it is strongly encouraged, and any admissions fees will be waived for those that volunteer at away meets.
- Anyone who sits on the SJAC Parent Committee, or is a Team Rep for their group does not have to volunteer at swim meets. To find available positions, go to the Parent Advisory Board page on the website. If you are interested in being part of the SJAC Parent Committee please email Parent President Kristin Fitzpatrick
This DOCUMENT describes all of the volunteer positions at our swim meets. For families new to volunteering, we will be going over these positions at the Group Parent meetings in September. It truly takes everyone helping to run these meets at our facilities. Here is a LIST of tried-and-true catering items if you want to make hot food to serve at hospitality. We appreciate all of the help.
The Volunteer Fees for the 2025/26 season will be discussed by the Parent Committee and, once decided, posted on this page. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
