In order to run swim meets, we depend upon the help of our membership!
2023 MW Waterdevils Volunteer Information Sheet
General Requirements
1. One season long job, plus Champs per family, OR 5 shifts, plus Champs per family. Tadpole and high school swimmer families must complete one shift.
2. $100 fee for missed shifts. If there is a shortage of positions available, you will not be charged for not fulfilling five shifts.
3. Shifts are either job related (i.e., set-up crew) or ~4 hours for a job.
4. If your family is unable to cover your assigned job, it is your responsibility to find coverage. Changes, cancellations, or expected absences should be reported to the Volunteer Coordinators ([email protected]).
5. Other non-season long job opportunities are available for Tadpole and high school swimmer families, such as awards ceremony, aquathon, team party.
7. On deck AM shifts generally start at 7-7:30am, later for timers. PM shifts usually start after backstroke.
8. Jobs listed below are subject to change and other jobs may become available.
9. We will open official job registration on Team Unify on March 1, 2023.
Job Title |
Number Required |
Season Long |
Brief Description |
Set Up Crew |
4 |
Y |
Requires physical labor. Setting up tables, computer desk, starter, banners, pop-up tents. |
Take Down Crew |
4 |
Y |
Replace above items in sheds |
10 & Under Lineup AM Shift |
2 |
Y |
Organize/lineup swimmers in correct lanes & heats |
10 & Under Lineup PM Shift |
2 |
Y |
Same as above |
Floater |
1 |
Y |
Fill in for any job needed on deck. Duties to be assigned per Volunteer Coordinator day of meet |
Meet Runner AM shift |
1 |
Y |
Post heat & lane assignments. Post the results. Report heat sheets to and from the Desk |
Meet Runner PM shift |
1 |
Y |
Same as above |
Head Timer |
1 |
Y |
Supervises the timers, provides back up times |
Starter |
2 |
Y |
Calls swimmers to their mark & starts the races |
Timer/Recorder AM Shift |
2 per lane (one adult additional adult will be provided by visiting team) |
Y |
Maintain timing and recording for each event during your shift. You can staff the same lane every meet |
Timer/Recorder PM Shift |
2 per lane (one additional adult will be provided by visiting team) |
Y |
Same as above |
Away Meet Timers |
Approx 8/away meet. A.m. and p.m. shifts |
Y |
Number TBD depending on host team |
Ribbon organizers |
4 |
Y |
Organize results with ribbons (split into a.m./p.m. shifts, home/away meets) |
Stroke and Turn Judges |
4 |
Y |
Monitors fair compliance for starts, strokes, turns, and finish. Responsible for DQs. Training required |
Referee |
1 |
Y |
Monitors fair compliance for starts, strokes, turns, and finish. Responsible for DQs. Training required |
Apparel Sales (AM/PM shift) |
2 |
Y |
Sell WD gear at home meets |
Computer Desk Lead |
1 |
Y |
Leads computer desk for each home meet, run swim meet software |
Computer Desk Crew |
3 |
Y |
Helps run the computer desk for each home meet. Requires some minimal training |
Snack bar Jobs |
Grillmaster |
2 |
Y |
Usually 9am-1:30pm. Set up BBQ, cook food, clean grill |
AM Shift (starts 1 hour before meet) |
3 |
Y |
Set up and staff the snack bar. |
PM Shift |
3 |
Y |
Staff the snack bar, and then shut it down. Re-package unused items, clean desk, wash dishes, etc |
Saturday morning Purchaser (Food pickup) |
1 |
Y |
Buy coffee, pastries, and donuts and deliver to meet by 7:15am |
Special Events |
Social Committee |
4 |
Y |
Plan and execute all special/social events for the season. Includes aquathon, pasta power night, team party, and awards ceremony. Additional volunteers will be recruited for each individual event, this job entails the planning and coordination of all events. |
Aquathon Lap Counters |
10 |
N |
Count laps for the swimmers during aquathon (5/24 and 5/25) |
Pasta Power Night |
4 |
N |
6/16/23 Job TBD. Works with social committee (see above) to determine exact job/role. Examples may include buy food, set up meal, serve, & clean up |
Awards Ceremony |
4 |
N |
6/25/23 Works with the social committee to determine exact job/role. May include setup, organize, and take down |
Team Party |
6 |
N |
5/6/23 Works with the social committee to determine exact role/job. May include set up, organize, and take down. |
Sponsorship Liaison |
1 |
Y |
Responsible for soliciting sponsors for the team, obtaining gift donation for the raffle, responsible for executing the raffle. Works with team president. |