Please click here or go to "Service Hours and Volunteering" under "Team Info" for more information about
required service hours and volunteering for the Corvallis Aquatic Team.
*Please note: $15/family concessions and hospitality donation also charged at these five meets
2024-25 service hours may be fullfilled at the following fundraising meets:
December 6-8, 2024: Comfort Suites Corvallis CAT Senior Open*
January 3-5, 2025: Comfort Suites Corvallis CAT Winter Long Course Open*
February 27- March 2, 2025: 11-14 Champs*
March 15-16, 2025: CAT Spring Invitational*
May 16-18, 2025: Comfort Suites Corvallis CAT Spring Long Course Open*
June 7-8, 2025: CAT Long Course Tri Meet
Corvallis Aquatic Team Meet Jobs
We have assembled the following guidelines to help you find the best fit and opportunity for you. Working at our fundraising meets is a great way to meet other families and learn more about the sport of swimming. If you have questions, feel free to contact any of the committee chairs listed below or Stephanie Brandt at volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org.
Announcer:
Description: Announces the upcoming events, reads results and provides information during the meet. The position is on-deck and some training is required. This position is exciting and fast moving, and if you enjoy being in the middle of the excitement, you may enjoy announcing. A clear speaking voice is necessary, along with the ability to think and talk at the same time. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Awards:
Description: Prepare the awards for the swimmers, which are usually in the form of ribbons. Meet results are printed onto labels and then the label with the swimmer’s name is transferred to the appropriate award. This position is ongoing during the course of the meet. This is a rewarding position allowing the volunteer the chance to recognize the swimmers for all their hard work. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org.
Bull Pen:
Description: If you like working with the younger swimmers, this may be the position for you. The Bull Pen volunteers are responsible for organizing the 8-under swimmers for their heat and lane assignments prior to their events. This position occurs on deck, most often during the morning sessions Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org.
Clerk of Course:
Description: The Clerk of Course works as the link between the swimmers/coaches/officials and technical staff. Training is required. This is an on-deck position and occurs during the meet. Contact: Sonia Gatherum, meetdirector@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Clerk of Course Assistant:
Description: This is an on-deck position assisting the Clerk of Course, during afternoon sessions generally, and throughout championship meets. Tasks include posting heat sheets and results throughout the building and assisting with lane timing sign-ups. No training required. Contact: Sonia Gatherum, meetdirector@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Deck Marshal:
Description: The deck marshals are responsible for maintaining deck/pool safety during warm-ups. At the end of warm-ups the deck marshals assist the meet officials and head timers in preparing the pool for the start of the meet. The position usually requires 1-1.5 hours prior to the start of each session. This is a great opportunity if you want to spread your volunteer hours out over multiple sessions. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Head Timer:
Description: The head timer works on deck providing back-up timing and delivering time sheets to the computer staff. This position is fast paced. If you enjoy being on deck during the meet, you will enjoy Head Timer. Some training is required and will be provided. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Heat Awards:
Description: This is a fun on-deck position rewarding heat winners with a small prize. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Hospitality:
Description: The hospitality team provides the visiting officials and coaches with meals and snacks in a peaceful and friendly environment away from the deck. This position is great for those who enjoy making others welcome. No training is required and there are shifts available throughout the meet. Contact: Sonia Gatherum, teammanager@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Deck/Lobby Monitor:
Description: Deck and Lobby Monitors are stationed on the deck outside the competition area and in the pool lobby at our larger meets. They assist spectators and others with questions about seating, restroom/locker room access, etc. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org
Set Up/Take Down:
Description: The set-up/take down crew is responsible for preparing the pool and spectator areas for the meet and then returning the pool to its original condition at the meet’s conclusion. The shifts take place prior to the start of the meet and once again when the meet is over. Some physical lifting and moving is required; not too heavy but you need to be prepared to move minor equipment. Contact: Brenda Bye, brenda.bye@gmail.com
Transitional Seating Monitor:
Description: During our larger meets, transitional seating monitors help maintain orderly use of the viewing area at the west end of the balcony area. This ensures all families get a good view of their swimmer during their races. Contact: Stephanie Brandt, volunteercoordinator@corvallisaquaticteam.org
