Many coordinator and key volunteer jobs start before the season begins or requires previous experience and/or training. These jobs are typically pre-filled, but do let us know if there is a role that you are interested in and would like to shadow. Don’t be nervous to sign up for something you have never done before! Your Volunteer Lead Coordinator will work with you, get you up and running and... before you know it, you'll be an expert! Please review the list below to see what interest you. If you have any questions or want to discuss suitable jobs, please do not hesitate to contact Chelseaa Larsen, [email protected]
Go Serpents!
Please note that when signing up for a job on the website:
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A ‘shift’ is shown as a ‘point’ or 1 point = 1 Shift
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Swim Events Shift 1 = Pre Medley Relay through Backstroke (times may vary and include job set up)
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Swim Events Shift 2 = Breaststroke through Free Relay (times may vary and include job break down)
SVSS Team Lead Coordinators
Lead Coordinators are responsible for communication with their volunteer team, training team as needed, monitoring shift fulfillment, and leading day of event responsibilities. If interested in one of the open roles or shadowing an existing role, please contact Chelseaa Larsen for more information.
1. Open Swim Meet Leads--If interested in any of these positions, please contact Chelseaa Larsen
Stroke and Turn Judge Coordinator (All Meets) - Fulfills all 6 shifts
-Coordinates volunteer judges for 2 shifts at all meets. Also acts as stroke and judge for at least some shifts. Must ensure that volunteers are trained. Head judge--write DQ slips. Marin Swim League Officials Training--Date and Time TBD
Swim Meet Break-Down Lead (Time Trials and Home Meets) - Fulfills 5 shifts
- Home Meets only. Shift starts immediately at end of swim meet (approximately 12:30pm start - 2:00pm end). Coordinate with Swim Lead Set Up and guide day of volunteers to help with storing swim team product and re-setting the pool deck. SVSTC Staff to help with the re-setting of the pool deck. Must be okay lifting up to 30 pounds. You will have 6 day of volunteers to work with you.
All Stars Meet Coordinator (June 15, 2024) - Fulfills 5 shifts
-Get 5 shifts taken care of in ONE swim meet! All Stars is an invitation only swim meet being organized by the Tidal Waves this year. The Sea Serpent Coordinator will be our point of contact for this swim meet and will recruit Scott Valley volunteers to work at the meet as needed
Team Photographer (Meets and Parties) - Fulfills 6 shifts
-Do you like taking photos and posting them on Instagram? Then fullfill all six shifts with this fun and creative job! We ask that you attend most meets and team parties and take photos of our swimmers and families. You will then send the photos to our web master for posting on the team website and you will have control of the team Instagram page and post for our families. Families love to see the posts!
Memorial Day Organizer (May 27, 2024) - Fulfills 3 shifts
- Responsible for organizing, purchasing and decorating to walk in the Memorial Day Parade on the morning of May 27th 8am-Noon.
- Organize a Decorate Car/Float day that weekend.
- Walk/Escort Sea Serpents in Memorial Day Parade.
Awards Banquest Organizer (June 30, 2024) - Fulfills 5 shifts
- Plan and organize our end of season banquet and awards ceremony. Will have the assistance of Chef Marc and three day of volunteers to help make banquet a success. Fullfills five shifts with one event!
SVSS Team Individual Roles:
1. Swim Meet Volunteers: (Each of these fulfill 1 shift )
8 & Under Line Up Assistant (Time Trials and All Dual Meets):
- Assists 8 & Under swimmers to blocks for freestyle through fly
Floater (Time Trials and All Dual Meets):
- Check in with Volunteer Lead Coordinator (Chelseaa Larsen) for surprise job of the day!
Meet Break Down (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Helps Club staff break down, store swim gear and clean up after meet. Great job if you do not want to work during the actual swim meet.
Meet Set Up (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Helps get the deck ready for a fun swim meet! Great job for those early morning risers (start time is typically 6:30 am) and you do not have to work during the actual swim meet.
Parking Attendant (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Helps all meet attendees park in the right area. Keeps the club and neighborhood happy!
Ribbon Assistant (Away Meets):
- Helps Leads poolside, labels ribbons, sorts by team/swimmer.
Runner (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Gathers DQ slips from judges and Timer sheets from Timers and delivers to Computer/Desk Team.
Results Poster (Time Trials and Home Meets):
Works with the Computer/Desk team to gather swimmer's times to post.
Snack Bar Set Up (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Helps Marc set up snack bar. Great job for those early morning risers (start time is typically 6:30 am) and you do not have to work during the actual swim meet.
Snack Bar Assistant (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Helps Marc with food, serving and clean up depending on the shift
Snack Bar Cashier (Time Trials and Home Meets):
- Manages the cash flow for all snack bar purchases depending on the shift. Shift 1 will be an early start typically by 7:30 am.
Stroke and Turn Judge (Time Trials and all Dual Meets): If interested please contact Chelseaa Larsen
- Judges legal strokes and turns(Competitive swimming background helpful).
- Marin Swim League Officials Training--Date and Time TBD
Timer (Time Trials and all Dual Meets): All Families required to sign up for at least one shift unless already handling position that makes exempt
- Works poolside, uses stopwatch to time event, writes down times. One of the best swimmer viewing spots on deck!
2. Social Event Volunteers: (Each of these fulfill 1 shift unless noted)
Serpent Season Kick Off Party (Friday, April 19)
- Help with set-up, clean up and organizing relays
Memorial Day Parade (Monday, May 27)
- Helps with Memorial Day Parade preparations
Awards Banquet (Sunday, June 30)
- Help with Awards banquet preparations, set up and clean up
