Below is a brief description of each job.

Timer
Timer's stand behind their assigned lane and record swimmers' times in that lane, check to ensure the swimmer is in the correct event and lane, and then give the time to the runners.  This is a lively, action-filled job. You will use a stopwatch to record swimmers' times during each race, so be ready to be alert and have a quick reaction time. This position requires you to be on your feet throughout the meet at the poolside where you get an excellent view of the action. When you arrive at a meet for worker check-in you will be assigned a lane and given a stopwatch to use. Then, listen for the timers' meeting to be announced. You will attend the timer's meeting which will take place approximately 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the meet. At the timers meeting you will be given specific instruction and answers to any questions you may have. In addition to using the stopwatch, you must confirm that you have the correct swimmer in your lane for each heat. You will be trained on the stopwatch if you are a newcomer. This is not a job that you can supervise your own small children during the meet. This is a job where you will have the best view of the pool and swimmers. You will be relieved for a break at some point during the meet by a back-up timer.

Runner
This position collects the timer sheets and DQ cards from the timers after each even and then delivers them to the computer table.  You will work on the pool deck in the heart of all the action. When you arrive at a meet for worker check-in you will be given a "Runners" vest to wear during the meet. You should plan on walking throughout the meet. This is a good job for watching all of the events up close, although it is not for you if you have smaller children who need supervision during the meet.

Official
Officials have thier own sign up. Please contact us if you are interested. Officials observe and record swimmer's start, stroke, turn, and touch violations. You will be trained as an official by attending one required "Officials Training Sessions" held pre-swim season. You will learn how to monitor the stroke of the swimmers from the side of the pool. This is a good job to watch the swimmers poolside. This is not a good  job if you have young children you have to watch during the meet as this would not be possible. 

Set-up/Breakdown Crew
This volunteer sets-up prior to the start of the meet, and cleans-up following the meet. You will be required to arrive at 4:00p.m. for weekday meets, and 7:00a.m. for Saturday meets to begin setting up the pool area. This includes moving tables and chairs, helping to set-up the concessions area, ropes etc. After the meet ends, you will be responsible for putting everything away and cleaning up the pool area. This is a physically demanding job, and is good job for someone who has young children they need to watch during the meet.

Ribbons
Ribbons volunteers affix labels onto home swimmer's ribbons, and then file them into the swimmers' folders.  At home meets, every several events, you will place labels onto ribbons and then file them into the swimmers' folders for the kids to pick up the following practice. You are able to sit during the meet and can get up to watch your swimmer's events. If it is difficult for you to get to the meets early, this is a good position for you. You are not needed until the meet is underway, but you often will make up for this later start by being one of the last workers to finish at the meet. ***Note for AWAY meets ribbons will meet the following practice to complete the job. This is a good job for someone who has young children they need to watch during the meet.

Floaters
Floaters will be assigned to fill any vacant positions as needed per meet.You must be flexible and willing to work in whatever position has last minute openings.

 Bag Tag

Will pass out bag tags to heat winners for all 12 and under events

Concessions

You will be part of a team of workers taking money and passing out food. There will be concession chair working with you. You may leave to watch your swimmer's event

Hospitality

You will be passing out water to workers.