TigerShark Parent Volunteer Jobs
Parent involvement is both a necessity and requirement for a successful
swim team.
Each family is expected to volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours.
Below is a description of each job. Your participation is vital to a successful
season.
We cannot do it without you. We need your support and look forward to working
with you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any board member.
Job Descriptions
Jobs are typically scheduled in one half
meet increments unless otherwise specified.
| TIMER |
A team of three timers determines the time for
each racer using stop-watches. Each team provides half the timers
for each home and away meet. Timers must keep their cell phones
turned off during the meet. |
| RUNNER |
Collects race results from timers and delivers to scoring
table. |
| SCORING |
Computer entry and/or verifying times for each race. |
| RIBBONS |
Placing labels of swimmer results on award ribbons. |
| HOSPITALITY |
Serve refreshments to workers, officials and coaches during
home meets. |
| READY BENCH |
Checks in and organizes swimmers at the Ready Bench prior
to each race. |
| AGE GROUP PARENT |
Responsible for supervising swimmers in the age group tent.
Responsible for gathering swimmers before an event and getting
them to the Ready Bench. Number of parents assigned to this
job varies by age group and the job is typically done for the
entire meet. Note: Parents still retain ultimate responsibility
for their children and must be present at the meet. |
| STROKE & TURN |
A team of two judges observes swimmers in the assigned lanes
during races to ensure strokes and turns are done correctly.
Requires attendance at training clinic in May. No experience
required. |
| STARTER |
Responsible for starting each race and assisting stroke
and turn judges during relay races. Requires attendance at training
clinic in May. |
| SET UP |
Arrives early at both home and away meets to set up necessary
equipment. |
| CLEAN UP |
Assists with putting away equipment after home and away
meets. |
| SNACK BAR |
Home meets only. Set up, sales, and clean up for snack bar. |
| PROGRAMS |
Assists in preparation of programs for copying. Sells programs
and associated items during home meets. |
| TEAM STORE |
Set up, sales, and clean up of team sales (i.e. shirts,
team related items) during home meets and at championships (if
applicable). |
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