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JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All those parents scheduled to work during a given meet must arrive 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meet (this usually means 5:30 p.m.).  Remember, if you fail to show up for your scheduled times (unless you have found a replacement), or if you are late and another parent is asked to fill in for you, you will be reassigned another time to work (in addition to the already assigned schedule).  You must complete the requirements of the worker’s schedule to get your Work Bond check back.

Groups of families will also be assigned alphabetically to assist in general setup and cleanup of each home meet.  The setup and clean up responsibilities are in addition to the four specifically assigned jobs required during the season.

Timer
  • Times swimmers in an assigned lane for every event during a meet, using a stopwatch or other timing device provided.
  • Records times on clipboard or verbally provides Runner with times. 
  • With assistance from the Marshaller (see below), ensures the swimmer is in the proper lane, swimming in the right event.
  • Requires 12 Timers for each home meet (2 in each lane, not to include 1 timer from opposing team in each lane), and at least 1 backup Timer.  Requires at least 6 timers for each away meet (1 in each lane, not to include 1 timer from each opposing team in each lane), and at least 1 backup Timer.

Runner
  • Collects or records times from each Timer (see above) for every event during a meet, for our swimmers only (specific lanes designated for our team swimmers).
  • Collects disqualification notices (DQ’s) from the Stroke and Turn judges (see below).
  • Collects placement sheets from the Finish Judges (see below).
  • Provides the Scorers (see below) with the times and DQ notices.
  • Requires 2 Runners for each meet (not to include the Runners from the opposing team).

Finish /Place Judge
  • Determines placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) of the swimmers in each event.
  • Provides the Runner (see above) with the placement sheet after each event.
  • Requires one Finish Judge for each meet (not to include one Finish Judge from the opposing team).
  • NOTE:  this job requires specific training.  Contact the Executive Board for details.


Scorer
  • Collects times, DQ notices, and placement sheets from Runners (see above).
  • Records times, DQ notices, and placement for each event.
  • Tabulates placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) of the swimmers in each event based on times.
  • Tabulates final scores of each meet to determine the winning team.
  • Provides scoring sheets to League Statistician, and both team Statisticians (see below).
  • NOTE:  scorers will eventually be trained and be required to score via the computerized HYTEK system, once the League converts to using this system.  This is a significant change to our current scoring system.

Marshalling
  • Takes attendance of all swimmers prior to the start of each meet.
  • Keeps younger swimmers (ages 10 and under) together in designated marshalling area.
  • Lines younger swimmers up for each event 
  • Guides younger swimmers to assigned lanes for each event.
  • Ensures each younger swimmer is in the proper lane.
  • Ensures that younger swimmers know which stroke they are swimming.
  • Requires 2 Marshallers for each meet (parents/guardians with children 10 years old or younger must marshal at least one of the 4 required times).


Stroke and Turn Official
  • Evaluates the strokes of each swimmer in each event.
  • Records any DQs for each event.
  • Provides DQ information to the Runner (see above) after each event.
  • Requires one Stroke and Turn Official for each meet.
  • NOTE:  this job requires certification.  See the Executive Board for details.

Starter
  • Announces the beginning of the meet.
  • Announces the beginning of each event, and the names of the swimmers in each lane.
  • Starts the event (using starting system).
  • Announces final scoring at the end of the meet.
  • Makes any other general announcements needed. 
  • Acts as overall referee of the meet.
  • Requires one Starter for each home meet.
  • NOTE:  this job requires experience as a Stroke and Turn Official, and training by another experienced Starter.  See the Executive Board for details.

Hospitality Workers
  • Assists Hospitality Coordinators (see Committee Descriptions) with hospitality table, collecting and selling food/beverage items during each home meet.
  • Assists with setup and cleanup of hospitality table.
  • Helps with general setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, tents, etc. before and after each home meet.  Trash must be brought out to dumpsters when meet ends.
  • Assists the coaches with setup of the pool (connecting lane lines, setting up backstroke flags, etc.) as needed.
  • Requires 5-6 Hospitality Workers for each home meet.

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