Swim Team Volunteer

Position Summary
We are seeking volunteers to support swim team meets in essential, role-specific functions such as lane timing and place judging. These roles are critical to running safe, organized, and efficient swim meets and may require brief training prior to participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a lane timer, recording accurate race times
• Assist as a place judge, helping determine race order of finish
• Support swimmer organization and meet flow as directed by coaching staff
• Follow all meet procedures and instructions provided by team leadership
• Maintain a focused, fair, and positive environment for all participants

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and perform specific meet-day roles
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and remain attentive during events
• Reliable and able to commit to assigned meet times
• Positive attitude and support for youth athletics

Training & Support

• Brief role-specific training will be provided prior to participation
• Volunteers will be guided by coaches and experienced meet staff

Important Notes

• These are limited-scope, meet-based volunteer roles tied directly to swim team operations
• Participation may be coordinated through the swim team and coaching staff

Volunteer Policy & Screening
St. Andrew's Parks & Playground Commission (SAPPPC) utilizes volunteers to enrich programs and serve the community, including youth participants. Volunteers must comply with all agency values, policies, and procedures.

• Volunteers over the age of 18 may be required to undergo a criminal background check at the discretion of the Executive Director in accordance with agency policy.
• In certain cases, screening requirements may vary depending on the nature and duration of the volunteer role, provided appropriate supervision measures are in place.
• All volunteers are expected to remain under the direction and supervision of SAPPPC staff at all times during program activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement
St. Andrew's Parks & Playground Commission accepts volunteers without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status, except where a bona fide requirement applies.