More on Volunteering – What We Need

Everyone (with the exception of coaches and lifeguards) that you see around the pool is a parent volunteer. Our aim is to spread the responsibility for volunteering among all participating families to have a successful meet.

There are many positions that require no training and there are a lot of positions that are before or after the meet starts. Volunteers are needed at meets in the following positions:

Meet Manager

We have a few parent volunteers who act as meet managers. They will manage the set up, volunteers, running, and tear down of home swim meets. As well as regularly posting information by email via Team Unify with information pertaining to upcoming meets and volunteer information.

Bullpen (no experience required)

The bullpen is an area away from the pool where 10 & Under swimmers get put into their correct event/heat/lane assignments before heading out onto the deck. The bullpen is always full of energy and a great way to meet the swimmers!

Timer (no experience required)

Time each event behind the blocks. No experience required. Directions will be given at the timers meeting. This is a great job for families new to swimming. You get to see your child swim and learn a lot about how a swim meet works. Head Timer The head timer will run the timer’s meet and assists with timing throughout the meet. Timing experience is required.

Officials

All of our officials are YMCA certified. If you are interested in becoming an official please email Nadia Long at [email protected] to find out when courses are being offered!

Runner/Water Carrier

The runner picks up timer sheets & gives them to the AO team at the timing console. The water carrier walks around the pool deck offering water to the volunteers.

Set-Up/Tear Down

At the direction of the meet manager, assist in meet set-up or meet tear down. Jobs include setting up/tearing down tables chairs, signage, mats, etc

 

Volunteer Requirements
As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of all participants at the YMCA, we are implementing important updates to our volunteer requirements this season.

1. Annual Renewal for YMCA Swim Officials:
Similarly to an Officials first season all YMCA swim officials are required to complete a renewal yearly in Volunteer Matters. This is essential to ensure that we continue to maintain the highest standards for our programs and services. Officials must complete each assignment in Volunteers matter before their first meet. 

2. Requirements for All Parents:
Starting this year, all parents will need to create an account in Volunteer Matters and sign off on our child abuse policies. Completing those two tasks will take less than 10 minutes. This step is crucial in our efforts to safeguard our swimmer and create a secure environment for all.

To renew, or create a new account in Volunteer Matters please click on the link below and follow the prompts:

https://ymcaohio.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/139