Job Descriptions

Announcer 
Announces all general information and swim events at meets over the PA system. Organizes singer/recording and announces the Star Spangled Banner. (Requires a brief training session.)

Bullpen - this job starts 15 minutes prior to the start of a meet
Overlooks all aspects of swimmer line-up for events. After job check-in, reports to the Clerk of Course parent chair for assignments.

Concessions - the 1st shift starts one (1) hour prior to the start of the meet for setup; the second shift stays for clean-up at the conclusion of the meet
Help set up, operate and clean up the swim meet’s concession stand in the pavilion. Duties include serving food and beverages, handling payments, restocking items, and maintaining a clean and organized area. 

Concessions (Grill) - the 1st shift starts one (1) hour prior to the start of the meet for setup; the second shift stays for clean-up at the conclusion of the meet
Responsible for cooking hot food items such as burgers, hot dogs and breakfast sandwiches. This role involves operating the grill safely, managing food temperatures, and ensuring a steady supply of freshly grilled items throughout the meet. Workers should be comfortable working around heat and follow basic food safety guidelines.

Concessions - Shopper 1 - this job happens before the meet
Pick up bulk food orders and deliver to meets. Requires: vehicle space, fridge/freezer and a large purchase to personal credit card but a quick reimbursement via Zelle. Reports to and shops as directed by the Concessions parent chair.

Concessions - Shopper 2 - this happens the day of the meet
Pick up bulk food orders and deliver to meets. Requires: vehicle space, fridge/freezer and a large purchase to personal credit card but a quick reimbursement via Zelle. Reports to and shops as directed by the Concessions parent chair.

Heat Winners
Carefully watch event finishes to hand out heat winner cards to 12-and-under swimmers. Must be on deck for every event during the meet.

Marshal (Pool Deck) - this job starts 15 minutes prior to the start of a meet
Stationed on each side of the pool deck to ensure only coaches, swimmers, meet officials and meet workers enter deck area. No parents or spectators are allow to enter the pool deck area.

Meet Set-Up and Take-Down - this job starts 90 minutes prior to the start of a meet
Assist with the setup of ropes, stanchions, bleachers, tents, starter, podium, bullpen, flags, lane lines before the meet. Assist with takedown and put away items after the meet. Workers are free during the meet.

Official – Referee - requires Officials training and significant meet experience
Run the meet events, update event counter, lead pre-meet Official’s meeting, judge starts/turns, ensure on-time start and meet runs on schedule.

Official – Back-Up - requires Officials training
Back up to the officials and fills in for breaks.

Official – Starter - requires Officials training and significant meet experience
Works the light/buzzer to start events.

Official – Stroke - requires Officials training
Watches swimmers for stroke violations.

Official – Turn - requires Officials training
Watches swimmers for stroke/turn violations.

Parking Lot Attendant / Hospitality - this job starts 90 minutes prior to the start of the meet
The Parking Lot Attendant is responsible for monitoring and restricting vehicle access to the parking lot. Only Bucs Parking Lot Sponsors and vehicles with valid handicap placards (limited to two designated spots on a first-come, first-served basis) are permitted to enter. All other vehicles should be directed to street or overflow parking. Once the meet begins, the worker transitions to the Hospitality role for the remainder of the event. Hospitality responsibilities include periodically delivering water and light refreshments to coaches, timers, scoring table staff, and officials throughout the meet.

Runner
Collect timing sheets and DQ cards from officials and deliver to scoring office. After job check-in, report Scoring Office.

Scoring
Assists in entering/checking times as they are received by the meet software. Report to the scoring office at the start of the meet.

Timer - must attend timers meeting 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the meet
Timers are stationed at the end of each lane and are responsible for using a stopwatch to record swimmers’ times during each race. Throughout the meet, timer workers will rotate between roles including lane timer, relief timer, and backup timer to ensure coverage and allow for short breaks.

Floater
Floater jobs are used to fill any last-minute gaps during meets. Each Bucs family must sign up for one (1) floater job in addition to their five (5) dual meet jobs.