Volunteers

Below you will find information on regular team workers, trained and certified positions, detailed job descriptions for every role, and volunteer perks. All volunteer workers are required to attend the morning workers meeting at 8:15 AM on the day of their shift.

Some positions are exclusive to MAFD members. These are indicated with a MAFD badge next to the role title.

Regular worker jobs (timers, marshals, scribes, etc.) are assigned on a team-by-team basis according to how many swimmers your team has entered each day. Worker changes happen every 12 to 15 events, and teams are typically assigned the same job for the full day.

Teams may split up their worker shifts however they want, as long as the shift is covered and the changeover is smooth. Every worker must attend the 8:15 AM Worker Meeting in the Clerk of Course tent. Workers are required to report to their assigned location 2 to 3 heats before their shift starts.

The Team Worker Schedule is posted online on or before the Thursday before the meet. Team Reps are responsible for filling all assigned jobs.

Each year, SMI needs Stroke & Turn Judges, Ref Certified Chief Judges, Starters, and trained Head Timers. Also needed are two or three experienced Meet Manager and Meet Maestro computer operators.

Certified jobs are broken into roughly three-hour shifts:

Trained volunteers can indicate their availability for specific shifts. Volunteers must sign up before July 3 so we may properly plan shifts for all workers.

Officials

If you can fill an official role during the meet (Stroke & Turn Judge, Ref Certified Chief Judge, Starter, or trained Head Timer), please fill out this form:

Skilled Workers

If you can fill a skilled worker role (Computer Operator, Omnisport Operator, etc.), select your team and enter your information below:

If you are interested in becoming a Trained or Certified Worker, or would like more information on what is required, please visit GKAISA Officials Certification.

Below are the core responsibilities for each volunteer position throughout SMI weekend. These may change from year to year as we continue to refine our procedures.

All workers receive complimentary spectator swim wristbands which can be picked up at the Info Tent. If you would like to transfer your wristband to another person, you may accompany them for pickup. Contact your team rep for information about available volunteer positions.