Volunteer Expectations
The Botany Bolts are 100% volunteer-powered, and every family plays an important role in creating a successful swim season.
Each family is expected to:
- Volunteer at meets their swimmer attends
- Assist with cleanup after home meets
- Support additional team needs throughout the season as needed
If volunteer positions remain unfilled, families who have not signed up may be assigned a role based on team needs and certifications.
Many volunteer roles require no prior experience and are easy to learn. Volunteering is also one of the best ways to meet other families and become part of the community.
Volunteer signups and swimmer declarations are managed through SwimTopia. For instructions click here.
Volunteer Training & Certifications
The following positions require SAIL certification and online training:
- Stroke & Turn Judge
- Starter
- Referee
- Coaches
- Head Clerk of Course (if new to role within the past 2 years)
Certification materials and tests can be found here.
Questions about certifications or volunteer training? Please contact Justine Liebana directly or send a message through our team contact form here.
Volunteer Roles & Descriptions
Bench/Block Line-up
Support Clerk of Course and arrange swimmers on the benches, getting them to their blocks in an orderly manner.
Chief Timer
Coordinates timers and assists with smooth meet operation.
Clerk of Course*
Lines swimmers up by event and heat and helps keep the meet moving efficiently.
Computer Operator
Works behind the scenes managing swimmer events and meet data.
Concessions
Setup or breakdown concessions, and assist with food and drink sales during home meets.
Meet Setup
Help prepare the pool deck and equipment before home meets. Setup tent and swimmer area for away meets. Ability to lift 20+ lbs. required.
Photographer
Take photos during swim meets and other events
Referee*
Oversees meet operations and rule enforcement. Serve as assistant referee at away meets.
Refreshment Providers
Deliver drinks/snacks to volunteers working during meets.
Ribbons
Apply labels to ribbons and organize them for swimmers.
Starter*
Starts each race using the electronic starting system. Acts as “the voice” of the meet.
Stroke and Turn Judge*
Ensures swimmers follow official stroke and turn rules.
Tent Parent
Promote positive attitude and order in the tent area, line swimmers up for each event, and send them to Clerk of Course on time.
Timer
Use stopwatches during swim events to record swimmer times.
*Requires SAIL certification