Volunteer Positions

Parent Meet Job Descriptions: Certain jobs require training on-deck and/or formal training. Formal training dates will be announced.

Position Description Training Required
Colorado Timing Equipment Operator Enters information into the Colorado computer system, works with the Starter, and sits at the head table. Yes
Swim Data Engineer (“Meet Manager Assistant”) Handles event scratches, deck seeding, and resolves issues with swimmer entries. Uses Meet Manager software — despite the title, you are not managing the meet. Yes
Starter Calls swimmers to the blocks, sets them, manages whistles and timer plungers, and starts each heat and race. Yes
Stroke and Turn Judge Ensures swimmers perform strokes and turns correctly and writes DQ slips when rules are not followed. Yes
Announcer Operates the PA system, announces events, heats, swimmers, and general updates during a meet. Coordinates with the Starter. No
Awards / Ribbons Uses preprinted labels to prepare ribbons and organizes them in team bins for pickup. No
Backup Timer Uses a stopwatch per lane on the Starter’s signal; backs up electronic timing in case of malfunction. No
DQ Runner Collects DQ slips from judges and delivers them to the printer verifier after each event. No
Event Check-In Table Helps swimmers check in for events and manages crowd control so swimmers only enter behind the blocks when it’s their turn. No parents behind the blocks unless volunteering. No
Head Table Coordinates paperwork, delivers event sheets, posts results, and communicates between timers, coaches, announcers, and officials. No
Hospitality Sets up and delivers snacks and refreshments to volunteers during their shifts. No
On Deck Heat & Lane Assistant Assists swimmers with heat and lane assignments, lines them up in the designated area, and ensures they arrive at their lanes on time. No