Volunteering

Volunteering is essential for the success of our organization. It is imperative for our membership to contribute service to Steel City Aquatics so that we may continue to offer superior excellence across our programs.

 

Volunteer Policy

Each registered family (excluding the copper group) is responsible for working 2 sessions for every meet we host.  If you forgo your volunteer commitment, your family account will be charged a volunteer fee of $50 per missed session.  The volunteer requirement is necessary regardless of if your child is physically swimming in the meet.  Anyone can work your assignment, so you are permitted to find a substitute to cover your sessions.  Please communicate with the meet director so he is aware of any substitutes.

 

Job Sign-ups are located on the  EVENTS  page.

 

2023-2024 STEEL CITY AQUATICS HOSTED MEETS

Steel City Aquatics November Open: Nov. 4-5, 2023

AMS Silver Champs: Feb. 23-25, 2024

 

MEET VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

  • Announcer - Use of PA System. Coordinate with Meet Referee to announce Events, Heats and Names. General announcements.
  • Check-in/Welcome Table - Positioned at the entrance of building. You will field questions, ensure volunteers, coaches and officials sign in, review coaches and official's certification validity, direct spectators. THIS ROLE REQUIRES PRIOR OPERATIONAL SWIM MEET KNOWLEDGE.
  • Concession Manager - Coordinate refreshments for sale. Prior to event purchase food within allotted budget, coordinate setup/pricing. MUST CONTACT MEET DIRECTOR FOR THIS ROLE.
  • Concessions - Part of the Concessions Team: Prepare food, take orders, handle money. Fast paced role.
  • DAK Timing System Operator - Operates the timing system. REQUIRES CERTIFICATION (To apply, email: [email protected])
  • Head Timer - This is an on-deck role. Cell phone usage is not permitted behind the blocks. Coordinates the timers, partners with meet referee as needed. Provides timer backup with two stop watches. MUST HAVE PRIOR TIMING EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE.
  • Hospitality - Works with the Hospitality Manager: Sets up, maintains, and cleans up hospitality area for Coaches and Officials throughout the meet. Delivers snacks and water to volunteers on deck during meet.
  • Hospitality Manager - Coordinate refreshments for coaches and volunteers. Prior to event purchase food within allotted budget, coordinate setup and tear down, manage hospitality volunteers. MUST CONTACT THE MEET DIRECTOR FOR THIS ROLE.
  • Marshall - Maintains order in the swimming venue. Marshalls must be present from warmups to the last event. This role must adhere to and enforce all USA Safe Sport rules. CELL PHONE USE IS PROHIBITED WHILE ON DECK IN THIS ROLE.
  • Merchandise Sales- Part of the Concessions Team: sell merchandise and handle money.
  • Runner - This is an on-deck role. Collects time sheets for computer table and DQ slips for referee. Requires walking and comfortable shoes.
  • Safety Manager - Lead the team of Marshalls, hosting a virtual meeting prior to the meet (instructions & coordinating positions). Will also be responsible for overseeing first aid and all safety related items. MUST CONTACT THE MEET DIRECTOR FOR THIS ROLE.
  • Timer - Use stopwatch and timing equipment. CELL PHONE USE IS PROHIBITED WHILE ON DECK IN THIS ROLE.

 

CONTACT

For questions regarding meets and volunteer requirements, please email [email protected]