Volunteers - Lake Braddock Lakers

Laker Volunteer Positions

If your swimmer is in a meet, we need you to volunteer! See you on the deck!

Jobs that require special NVSL training

If you are interested in a job that requires NVSL training, please check the NVSL training schedule. All trained volunteers must recertify every two years. We cannot have too many certified officials, so all help is welcomed!

Referee and Chief Judge: The chief official for each swim meet. He/she is responsible for the conduct of the meets and is the final authority on the interpretation and enforcement of all swimming rules. *Must be trained as Referee, Starter, and Stroke & Turn Judge.

Starter: This person is responsible for starting each race during a swim meet. They wait for clearance from the referee, indicate to swimmers to go into a racing stance, and then start the race. We are only responsible for providing a starter at home meets. *Starters must also be trained as a Stroke & Turn Judge.

Stroke and Turn: Stroke and Turn judges stand at either end of the pool and ensure that all starts, strokes and turns are done legally. If they see that a swimmer is not swimming legally, they will write up a DQ slip and discuss it with the meet referee.

Jobs that require no special training

Timer: Use a stop watch to time the swimmer in their assigned lane from start to finish. Record all the time on a time card and hand to head timer. There are 3 timers in every lane. Easy, fun, social job with one of the best views of the race!

Data Table Worker: Sit at the data table (in the shade) and help organize event results. An eye for detail but no heavy math. Step away from the table to see your swimmer race. See the race times before anyone else!

Clerk of Course: Check in swimmers prior to their event and instruct them as to which heat and lane they are swimming in. Direct swimmers to the staging area to await their events. Get to know all the swimmers!

Runner: Collect the time cards from the head timer and bring the to the data table. Walk the swimmers from clerk of course to their lanes. Get your steps in!

Marshal: Ensure safety and order on the pool deck. Wear a really cool orange vest, remind swimmers and spectators to walk on the deck and to be quiet before the start of each event. Required on deck before any swimmers can get in the water.

Snack Bar: Help the team with its largest fundraiser. Help prep food, sell concessions, assist in clean up after the meet. Volunteer in shifts (1st half/2nd half). Work in air conditioning and shade!

Snow Cone Maker: Operate the snow cone machine. Set up in a shady spot. Great for parents with young kids because they can hang out next to you!

What to wear

NVSL rules require that all parent volunteers that are going to be on the pool deck during an NVSL sanctioned meet wear a white shirt (with NO team logo of any kind) and navy blue shorts/pants/skirt. *Snack bar workers and Snow Cone makers do not need to abide by this dress code.

Questions? Ask our volunteer coordinator Katie Wanstrath, [email protected]

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