Volunteer Requirements
Our swim team is only as good as our volunteers! To that point, one representative (18 years or older) from each family is required to volunteer for a total of 3.5 points per swim season. Sign-ups will occur alongside registration via team website link. All families can view their assignments on website under “My Account.” If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Amy Gallagher, 816.590.6007.
Back this year! Volunteer buyout will be an option this year. If a family decides they are unable to fulfill their 3.5 points they are welcome to buyout for $600 during registration.
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- After registration, if schedules and/or availability changes, families are responsible for trading or finding a replacement. Please notify Amy Gallagher once a trade or replacement is found
- If a family does not show up for their volunteer assignment their swimmer(s) will not be eligible to swim in the next meet.
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Home Meet Volunteer Descriptions
| Title: | Description: | # Req. | Pts |
Asst. Clerk of the Course |
Line swimmers up accordingly at the chairs prior to the event. | 2 | 1.5 |
Asst. Little Lightning Keeper |
Work with Head Little Lightning Keeper. Assist with keeping track of and lining up 8 and under swimmers. Walk event swimmers to the assistant clerk. | 2 | 1.5 |
Asst. 9/10 Bullpen |
Work with Head 9/10 Bullpen. Assist with keeping track of and lining up 9/10 swimmers. | 1 | 1.5 |
Asst. Upper Bullpen |
Work with Head Upper Bullpen. Assist with keeping track of and lining up 11 and up swimmers. | 1 | 1.5 |
Backup |
Serve as back-up to any position that needs to be filled. *Limit 1 per family per season | 4 | .5 |
Clean-Up Crew |
Walk through crash areas during meets to ensure swimmers are cleaning up areas. Tear down tents and clean up after home meets. MUST be able to stay until the end of parties (10:00-10:30) | 1 | 1 |
Flipper |
Flip the Event/Heat Chart | 2 | 1 |
Heat Ribbon Worker |
Give ribbons to heat winners to ages 10 and under | 1 | 1 |
Hospitality |
Give out water and snacks to volunteers | 2 | 1 |
Meet Setup Crew |
Help with set-up of pool deck before the meet. Must arrive by 3:30PM. | 2 | 1 |
Reader |
Read results for computer person to enter | 1 | 1 |
Runner |
Collect sheets from timers and stroke/turn judge after each event | 4 (2/half) | 1 |
Score Keeper |
Find median number of 3 times on sheets | 1 | 1 |
Timer |
Time swimmers in each event (3 ppl assigned per lane) | 9 | 1.5 |
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Away Meet Volunteer Descriptions
| Title: | Description: | # Req. |
Asst. Clerk of the Course |
Line swimmers up accordingly at the chairs prior to the event. | 2 |
Asst. Little Lightning Keeper |
Work with Head Little Lightning Keeper. Assist with keeping track of and lining up 8 and under swimmers. Walk event swimmers to the assistant clerk. | 2 |
Asst. 9/10 Bullpen |
Work with Head 9/10 Bullpen. Assist with keeping track of and lining up 9/10 swimmers. | 1 |
Asst. Upper Bullpen |
Work with Head Upper Bullpen. Assist with keeping track of and lining up 11 and up swimmers. | 1 |
Backup |
Serve as back-up to any position that needs to be filled. *Limit 1 per family per season | 4 |
Clean-Up Crew |
Walk through crash areas during meets to ensure swimmers are cleaning up areas. Tear down tents and clean up after away meets. MUST stay until cleanup is complete to earn points. | 1 |
Away Meet Setup Crew |
Assist Head Setup Crew with setup of mats/tents. Must be available at 4pm. | 2 |
Score Verifier |
Verify times entered by computer person | 1 |
Timer |
Time swimmers in each event (3 ppl assigned per lane) | DC-10 LG-11 NGC-8 NBG-7 NFS-10 MF-10 WF-8 |
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Pre-Assigned Volunteer Descriptions
Clerk of the Course (Head) |
Help move swimmers from chairs to blocks | 2 | Ex |
Computer |
Run computer during meet | 1 | Ex |
Stroke/Turn Judges |
Observe swimmers and report infractions (Jaime Michaelree, Christian Balmer) |
2 | Ex |
Home Meet Printing |
Print in the clubhouse prior to meet. | 2 | Ex |
Starter |
Call all events | 1 | Ex |
Starter in Training |
Attend SSA training and shadow current Starter | 1 | Ex |
Head Upper Bullpen |
Call all events for 11 and over swimmers when needed to line up before each event. | 1 | Ex |
Head 9/10 Bullpen |
Call all events for 9/10 swimmers when needed to line up before each event. | 1 | Ex |
Head Little Lightning Keeper |
Call all events for 8 and under swimmers when needed to line up before each event. | 2 | Ex |
Head Setup Crew |
Ensure all signage/materials are brought. Coordinate setup volunteers | 1 | Ex |
Head Setup Crew (Tents) |
Bring tents from Loch Lloyd for away meets and coordinate assistants for all home and away setup including signage. Return tents to LL following away meets. | 1 | Ex |
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