We need A LOT of help to make our meets run smoothly! Please visit the volunteer link below to sign up. Every family should plan to volunteer for at least 3-4 jobs per diver during the season–we have 5 dual meets and 3 developmental meets this year, so we cannot underscore enough that we need EVERY family helping out. Please read the dive meet job descriptions below to learn about the different types of help we need. NVSL training clinics are on our schedule – please plan to attend one or more – the easiest are those we host @ Overlee (May 31: table work and judges; Jun 3: referee certification).
Thanks in advance for your help!
| Dive Job Descriptions
Dive Rep in Training: We need you if you are organized and have a lot of team spirit! The Dive Team Representative plays a key role in keeping our incredible summer dive program organized, welcoming, and fun for divers and families. Serving as a liaison between coaches, parents, and NVSL, this role helps coordinate meets, communicate important updates, and support the smooth operation of practices and meets. We are looking for 1-2 new Reps in Training for Summer 2026! You will get on the job training throughout the summer with Katie & Elizabeth! Dive Meet Jobs Table Workers: This is a job for someone who likes to work with numbers. A side benefit is you get a good seat and you meet people from other teams. There are several jobs at the table. Most jobs include adding and double-checking someone else’s adding. Calculators are available. Easy on the job training provided. Time required: part or duration of meet. Meet Secretary: Lists all divers from both teams prior to meet. Records and tallies the scores of the meet while in progress. Works closely with ribbon writer. Time required: duration of meet (this is done by one of the dive reps so keep in mind if you ever want to be a dive rep in the future) Ribbon Writer: Records scores on labels provided and attaches these to provided ribbons. Time required: duration of meet. (this is often done by or with one of the dive reps) Judge: This gives you the best seat in the house! Judges watch each dive and give a corresponding score. There are 5 judges at each meet. The high and low score are tossed out and the middle 3 are used for the final score. This is not as scary as it sounds – cheat sheets are available and the referee will provide reminders at the start of every meet. Judges should attend a basic training session; bring a friend! It’s free and fun and we’ll keep practicing as the season progresses. As a new Judge we will start you out on the younger divers and move you up, as you feel comfortable. It’s a great way to learn the sport and support your kids. Time required: Half a meet or duration of the meet Referee: This job requires additional training and should be done by someone who has been a judge for at one season. Referees ensure rules are upheld and determine the legality of dives. We will provide an experienced referee to co-referee with you at your first meet. The amenities include refreshments & gratitude. Time required: duration of meet. Announcer: Home Meets only. This requires minimal training. Additionally the announcer should have a good understanding of dive numbers, a quick paced delivery, and unbiased patience. Time required: Half or duration of meet. Looking for a few good people to take on a leadership role for: Concessions chair: Shops for food for home meets or coordinate with restaurants to bring in food to sell at home meets. This job can be shared by two people- one person for Competitive home meets (3 meets) and one person to do this for developmental home meets (1 meets). This person is the go-to person for the dive snack and food grill bar during the meet. You will have a crew of 3-4 volunteers for each of the 2 shifts. Time required: duration of meet Concessions worker: Sells food and snacks during meets. The earlier shift helps with set up, filling coolers with ice and drinks, cutting watermelon, setting out food, starts grilling burgers and hotdogs. The later session continues with grilling/selling, and helps with cleanup of the snack bar, storing things for the next meet. Only takes 3-4 folks who get along. Time required: 1 ½ hour shifts (5-6:30, 6:30-8) Social Chair: help to coordinate dive family social events, including the kick-off dine-out event at Taqueria el Poblano, parent dive night and the end of season banquet. Can be a shared job. Photographer/Video: We need a parent or two to help ensure we include all our divers in the end of year video! |
