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The Team Manager is vital to the well-being and success of any team. They are responsible for the smooth running of aquatic activities away from the club's home pool. For example at an evening gala all the way through to international competitions.
There are many different roles which a Team Manager needs to carry out. Some for example are to:
- Administer and coordinate aquatic teams
- Be the central point of contact for team, staff and parents and provide relevant information.
- Be responsible for the safeguarding and well-being of athletes and staff
- Arrange transport, accommodation and itinaries as appropriate.
- Be responsible for any lodged protests on behalf of the team.
- Organise kit as required.
- Prepare and submit event results and reports.
- Promote positive team spirit and behaviours.
What skills does a Team Manager need?
Do you have any Top Tips for Team Managers?
For more information on Team Manager roles and how to get involved, please visit the Volunteer section on the Swim England website.
If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or running a course in the Region please contact Stacey Millett (stacey.millett@swimming.org) for more information.
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A Team Manager
- Is organised and efficient
- An excellent communicator
- Understanding and impartial
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to make decisions based on a number of factors
- Able to work on own initiative
- Remains calm in difficult situations
- Understands IT including email and word processing.
What's involved with being a Team Manager?
Do you have any Top Tips for Team Managers?
For more information on Team Manager roles and how to get involved, please visit the Volunteer section on the Swim England website.
If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or running a course in the Region please contact Stacey Millett (stacey.millett@swimming.org) for more information.
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- Welfare is your Number 1 priority
- Keep a diary to record important information and events
- Integrate able-bodied and disabled athletes
- Be clear and consistent with instructions
- Establish protocols within the team
- Know the doping procedures within the sport
- Try to speak to every athlete in the team
- Be prepared for anything
- Know the technical rules of the sport
- Maintain a sense of humour!
Team Management isn't just a club based opportunity - roles are available at County, Regional and National level.
What's involved with being a Team Manager?
What skills does a Team Manager need?
For more information on Team Manager roles and how to get involved, please visit the Volunteer section on the Swim England website.
If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or running a course in the Region please contact Stacey Millett (stacey.millett@swimming.org) for more information.
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Swim England South West introduced the Volunteer of the Month award to recognise and promote the hard work and dedication volunteers provide within aquatics clubs in the South West.
The award can be presented to any volunteer from a young or new volunteer just starting out on their volunteering journey to a more established volunteer. Nominations are assessed by a Volunteer Panel against the following considerations. Not all of the elements have to be fulfilled but the nominee does have to be a member of a Swim England affiliated club.
Consideration is given to whether the nominee has- been an inspiration to others (volunteers, participants, members) in the club.
- successfully used initiative, creativity or innovation in undertaking their volunteer role to have an impact on the club, participants or other volunteers.
- provided excellent support to others in the club and
- achieved impact through determination under challenging circumstances. However long the volunteer has been with the club, be it a few months or a few years, they must have had an impact on the participants, the volunteers or the club.
Download nomination form.
If you think you know of someone in the South West Region who deserves this award please email Jackie Hilleard, Regional Development Coordinator – jackiehilleard@gmail.com – or visit the Swim England South West website www.swimwest.org.uk for more information.
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UK Coaching now offer three versions of their online renewal, which are all accepted by Swim England for SwimMark accreditation..
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children (75 mins) – includes the core refresher module plus the Safe Communication with Digital Kids module
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children (60 mins) – includes the core refresher module plus the Safeguarding Deaf and Disabled Children module
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children (75 mins) – includes the core refresher module plus the Positive Parents module
Please note that prior to completing any of the above online renewals individuals must have initially attended UK Coaching face-to-face training.
View online courses on UK Coaching website.
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This depends on the role and the amount of time you can give, but even the smallest of contributions can really make a difference. Some volunteering tasks may require regular hours each week and some only a few each month; some commitments may be ongoing, whereas some roles may be for a specific one-off event.
It is useful to agree some informal terms with your club to manage both your's and the club's expectations of the time you can, and have agreed, to commit. This will also ensure your time is used effectively. A club may have a Volunteer Coordinator, a link between you, the club and Swim England, who will be able support you in your role.
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Swim England supports all volunteers within the swimming and aquatics community. For information and contact details for all of their volunteer support staff and volunteer coordinator network please visit their Get in touch page. Here you will be able to find your nearest contact who will be able to offer specialised, local support.
As part of this commitment, education and support is available to all Swim England clubs to make sure they know how to effectively engage and manage all their volunteers.
Your club should provide you with a clear idea of what your role will be and as well as ensure you have access to appropriate training and support. If there’s anything you aren’t clear about, don’t be afraid to ask someone. The most important thing is making sure that you enjoy your volunteering experience!
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All Swim England club volunteers must be a member of Swim England – Category 3 Membership is the specific category for volunteers.
Your club will be able to support you through the quick process of becoming a member. If you are an existing member, there is no additional requirement for you to be able to volunteer.
If you will be working regularly with children (anyone aged under 18yrs), you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the club, which is a legal requirement and not a reflection of mistrust on behalf of the club.
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Yes. The benefits regulations are clear that you can continue to receive benefits while volunteering.
You can find all the latest information about volunteering and benefits, including Jobseekers Allowance and Incapacity Benefit from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).
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Generally there should be no problem accepting someone from outside the UK as a volunteer, but the individual must ensure that immigration rules allow them to do so.
Guidelines from the NCVO can be found on the NCVO website
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Of course! It is important to us to ensure that volunteering opportunities are accessible to everyone. If you have a particular concern, or would like help in finding an opportunity, please contact Swim England by email at volunteering@swimming.org.
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Young volunteers under 16yrs will be able to volunteer as long as they are a member of a Swim England affiliated club.
You can find out more information and the specific opportunities and support Swim England offer for young volunteers in their Young Volunteers section.
Swim England club membership insurance provides full personal accident cover to members up to 75yrs of age. Members over 75 years old are able to volunteer but have a reduced level of accident cover. Please note this does not affect the public liability of the club or event.
If you would like further details on the insurance cover provided please visit Swim England's club insurance portal or email the membership services team renewals@swimming.org.
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