Trident Swim & Dive Team

Swim Team Support Crew! 🏊

In order for a meet to run smoothly, we rely on our amazing team parents. There are a variety of positions available, and we need support for both home and away meets. Listed below are brief descriptions of the roles.

Why Help?

Getting involved with the swim team is easy – even if you’re new! Many positions require no prior training and are perfect for first-timers. While not formal jobs, lending a hand with setup before the meet or helping with teardown afterward is always appreciated. Your support makes a big difference and is a great way to be part of the team!

Event Line-Up Helper

Help organize swimmers in the staging area and ensure they are ready for their events, especially younger swimmers. This role keeps the meet running on time and requires being on your feet.

This is an easy and fun way to get to know the kids!

Approximate Time Commitment: ~1.5 hours per meet. Typically, in short shifts with a break during diving.

Finish Judge

Observe each race finish and record the order of swimmers (1st–6th place). Requires attention and standing at the finish end of the pool.

For close races, the officials make the final decision.

Approximate Time Commitment: ~3 hours per meet with a break during diving

Grill Worker

Assist with setting up the grill, cooking food, and cleaning up. This is a hands-on role during the first half of the meet.

Approximate Time Commitment: ~1.5 hours per meet

Ribbon Writer

Apply labels to ribbons and organize them into swimmer folders. This is a seated role and typically occurs during diving and shortly after the meet ends.

Approximate Time Commitment: ~2 hours per meet

Runner

Collect timing cards and results from timers and deliver documents to the scoring table organized by event. This is an active role that involves moving around the pool deck.

Approximate Time Commitment: ~3 hours per meet with a break during diving

Snack Bar Cashier

Take food orders, handle payments, and assist with concession stand setup and cleanup. Must be comfortable handling money. Take breaks and watch your child/children swim! 

Approximate Time Commitment: ~3 hours per meet 

Snack Bar Order Prep

Prepare and hand out food orders while working alongside the cashier. Helps keep the concession line moving efficiently. Take breaks and watch your child/children swim! 

Approximate Time Commitment: ~3 hours per meet 

Timer

Use a stopwatch and timing system to record swimmers’ times and write them on timing sheets. Requires focus and standing. Watch poolside and use the timing system. At Trident, the Dolphin starts automatically, making this an easy job.

Approximate Time Commitment: ~3 hours per meet with a break during diving

Announcer

Announce events, swimmers, and general updates over the speaker system. Works closely with officials to keep the meet running smoothly. 

Approximate Time Commitment: ~4 hours per meet 

Computer Operator / Scorer

Manage meet software, input timing data, and generate results and labels. This is a key role that supports overall meet operations.

Approximate Time Commitment: ~4 hours per meet 

Diving Judge

Evaluate and score dives based on execution of each phase. Requires training and attention to detail. 

Approximate Time Commitment: ~45 minutes per meet 

Diving Scorer

Record diving scores and calculate totals during diving events. This is a seated role focused on accuracy. Requires simple math skills! 

Approximate Time Commitment: ~45 minutes per meet

Stroke & Turn Judge

Walk the pool deck observing swimmers for proper technique and rule compliance, recording any violations. 

Approximate Time Commitment: ~3 hours per meet (includes a short break during diving)

There are numerous roles that keep the swim team running. If you are interested in helping, please let us know.

Board Representative - Julia Piccini

• Represents the swim team on Trident's Board

Snack Bar Coordinator - Jenny Casciano/ Elizabeth Cramer 

• Management of snack bar donations and day of meets

Team Support Coordinator - Julie Rohe/ Anthony Trinkle

• Ensures all necessary roles are filled for meets

Spirit Wear & Swimsuit Coordinator - Patty McClain

• Oversees ordering and distribution of suits and gear

Budget & Banquet Manager - Danielle Miroslaw

• Swim team budgeting and supplies
• Planning for the end of season banquet & rewards

Photography Coordinator - Sarah Nemitz

• Manages team picture day

Diving Showcase Meet Director - Sarah Nemitz

• Planning and execution of a Trident hosted event for divers not attending ABE Diving Champs 

2026 Champs Meet Director - Katie Brown

• Planning and execution of a Trident hosted ABE Champs

Tech Manager / Meet Execution - Carl Brundage

• Administration of the SwimTopia system and meet management