Volunteer with us
Our poolside operations thrive on the passion and expertise of our ASA/Swim England‑qualified coaches – including athletes who have competed for national titles and even Olympic places.
What makes our club even more special is the involvement of parents and older swimmers who volunteer their time, playing a vital role in shaping the club and bringing a unique sense of community and shared purpose to everything we do.
Volunteering as an official, committee member, or coach allows you to directly impact the club’s success. Officials to ensure our events run smoothly and our swimmers’ times count towards county, regional, and national championship qualification; team managers support swimmers and help them be race‑ready; and coaches develop technique and endurance so every swimmer can maximise their potential. Every effort makes a difference in creating a welcoming and inspiring environment for our club. If you’d like to help, we’d love to have you involved!
Types of roles:-
Meet Volunteers (stewards, medals, refreshments, entrance)
Help create a welcoming and well-organised event atmosphere. Roles include stewarding, medal presentation, refreshments, and entrance desk duties.
Regular contributions at meets are a huge help to the Meet Director and ensure events run efficiently.
Team Managers
Team Managers play a key role in supporting coaches and ensuring swimmers are safe and organised during meets.
This role requires completing an online training course, which we’ll guide you through.
Team Managers are the vital link between swimmers and coaches during competitions. They ensure swimmers are safe, organised, and race-ready. This role requires a short online training course — and we’ll guide you through every step.
Officials
Officials are at the heart of every successful gala, and becoming one is easier than you might think. You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced referees and mentors who want you to succeed.
Getting Started as an Official
Judge Level 1 (Turn Judge).
Turn Judge The perfect entry point. Complete a short online module at your own pace, then gain poolside experience with guidance from friendly mentors. No final exam required.
Judge Level 2 (Stroke).
Stroke Judge Build on your experience by learning stroke judging, with further online learning and mentored practice.
Referee
For those who want to progress further, this is the highest level of officiating — a chance to develop expertise and leadership within the sport.
Get In Touch
Officals – officials@harpendensc.org.uk