It Takes a Team to Run the Team!
Every family’s help is essential to making each swim meet run smoothly. Please do your part to help make this season a success.
- ALL VOLUNTEERS are required to SIGN IN AT THE MEET with the volunteer coordinator in order to get credit for serving.
- You are responsible for finding a replacement if unable to fulfill your duty.
- Any shifts that you 'no-show' will be billed at the rate of $50 per hour (including snack shack donation shifts).
| Job |
Spot Value |
Description |
| Officials Training |
0 |
Attend Officials Training to be able to serve as Stroke and Turn Judge | Announcer | Referee | Starter | Relay Judge – See website for class schedule |
| Starter |
1 |
Must be certified - See website for training class schedule. Announces the starting sequence for swimmers - Insures swimmers are properly set and “starts” the race. |
| Announcer |
1 |
Must be certified. Announces the first, second, third, and final calls for the start of each event - Does any other general announcements.
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| Stroke and Turn Judge |
1 |
Must be certified - See website for training class schedule. Judges observe the stroke techniques of the swimmers and can disqualify (DQ) swimmers for doing the stroke improperly or not performing the proper “touch” upon finishing. They also watch relays for correct starts and touches.
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| Referee |
1 |
Must be certified - See website for training class schedule Serve as lead race official.
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| Relay Judge |
1 |
Observe relay exchanges and DQ if necessary.
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| Meet Set up |
1 |
Arrive at 4:00 – Locate Set Up Instructions on the back of the closet door - Put in lane lines and starting blocks – Help set up Concessions – Set up Announcer/Starter podium – Mark off area for New Family Liaison – Set up Volunteer Check in area
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The following jobs are for either 1st half or 2nd half. Each shift is approximately 2 hours long. Typically, the first job is finished after event 32.
| Job |
Spot Value |
Description |
| Timer – Home |
1 |
Use stopwatch/clicker to time each race with 1 other timer. Record times on clipboard sheet.
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| Timer – Away |
1 |
Use stopwatch/clicker to time each race with 2 other timers. Record times on clipboard sheet.
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| Computer Assistant |
1 |
Help operate computer and timing system. Enter times manually when needed.
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| Ribbons |
1 |
Puts awards labels on the proper place ribbon – Sort ribbons by team.
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| Card Runner |
1 |
Picks up cards/sheets from timers after each race and delivers them to the computer table.
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| Snack Shack |
1 |
Prep and stock food that is being sold throughout the meet and work as a cashier. First half helpers, arrive at 5PM.
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| BBQ |
2 |
Operate the grill, cooking burgers, dogs, etc. Must follow food server guidelines. First half, arrive at 5PM. |
| Meet Clean Up |
1 |
Take down lane lines – Put away podiums – Take down starting blocks – Clean up concessions area
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| B Champs Volunteer |
0 |
Duties undetermined at this point – Details to be supplied by B Champs host team.
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| A Champs Volunteer |
0 |
Duties undetermined at this point – Details to be supplied by A Champs host team.
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| Team Wear Coordinator |
6 |
Select items to be included in Team Wear offerings – Coordinate details with supplier – Distribute order forms – Collect money for orders – Receive bulk order – Sort order and deliver to families.
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| Scholarship Coordinator |
11 |
Prepare and distribute scholarship application – Explain eligibility at Parent Meeting – Receive completed applications – Form a subcommittee to review applications and award winners to be announced at the Season Picnic.
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| Picnic |
1 |
Coordinate details for the year end picnic – Communicate details with team parents – Oversee the picnic – Work with coaches on program.
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The following are snack shack donation items, which need to be delivered between 4:15 and 4:30 PM to the snack shack the day of the meet.
| Job | Value | Description |
| Ice | 1 | Provide: |
| Coffee | 1 | Provide a minimum of 30 K-Cups, caffeinated and any brand. Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Waffles & Syrup | 1 | Provide: 2 Costco boxes of Eggo Waffles, 1 64oz container of syrup. Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Hot Dog and Burger Buns | 1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Hot Dogs | 1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Candy | 1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Cup of Noodles | 1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Gatorade & Water |
1 |
Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Soda Fruit Flavored |
1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Soda | 1 | Provide: 2 - 24 count cases of 12oz sodas, NOT fruit flavored (Coke, Diet Coke, Rootbeer, Dr. Pepper, etc.). Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Sparkling Ice | 1 | Provide: 2 - 12 count packs of 17oz Sparkling Ice, variety. Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Sparkling Water | 1 | Provide: 2 Costco packs of 12 oz sparkling water, any brand. |
| Condiments |
1 |
Provide: 1 - 25 oz relish |
| Individual Chips | 1 | Provide: 2 Costco boxes of 1-1.5 oz variety chips. Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Individual Snacks | 1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Ice Cream | 1 | Provide: Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
| Z-Bars | 1 | Provide a Costco pack of Z-Bars. Deliver to the snack shack between 4:15-4:30. No reimbursement. |
The following jobs are done before/throughout/after the season
| Job |
Hour Value |
Description |
| Webmaster |
13 |
Maintain website with updates throughout the season. |
| President |
40 |
Organize and attend 10 (appx) monthly meetings. Follow duties provided in the Team By-Laws.
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| Vice President |
40 |
Attend board meetings – Oversee volunteer coordination – Fill in as President in their absence.
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| Secretary |
40 |
Attend board meetings – Take notes at each meeting – distribute notes to Board/Committee members – Fill in as Midlakes Parent Rep.
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| Treasurer |
40 |
Attend board meetings – Provide regular financial statements – Coordinate payroll – Write checks – Reconcile accounts – Maintain licenses/insurance.
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| Registrar |
20 |
Attend board meetings - Coordinate fee details with the Board – Communicate registration deadlines – Receive registration funds – Fill spots in each age group – Communicating with parents there secured/unsecured position on the team.
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| Fundraising |
20 |
Attend board meetings - Coordinate $$ goals with the Board - Come up with fundraising ideas for the Marcy Rand Scholarship as well as to off-set operating costs.
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| Mile Swim |
20 |
Attend board meetings – Coordinate details for Mile Swim by referring to previous chairs’ notes and current team needs – Communicate details to team parents
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| New Family Liaison |
20 |
Attend board meetings – Provide ways to welcome new families and help them find their way through the confusing details of their first year on the team.
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| Concessions Coordinator |
40 |
Plan all food sales for the season – Clean out the Shack before the seasons starts – Shop for concessions – Oversee Shack at each home meet – Count $$ with another team member – Turn money in to Treasurer at the end of the meet.
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| Nominations |
5 |
Gather names of team members that would be willing to serve next year in a leadership position – Provide those names to the board.
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| Ribbons/Labels |
10 |
Coordinate all ribbon and supply purchases – Oversee ribbon job for each meet – Verify that visiting team receives their ribbons – Distribute our team ribbons from visiting team in swimmer cubby
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| Team Gifts/Awards |
10 |
Coordinate with the Board for budget amounts – Gather list of seniors/coaches/others that will be receiving awards/gifts – Purchase/Order all gifts – Turn in receipts for reimbursement
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