Heath Town Swimming Club is run entirely by volunteers. Every training session, gala, assessment and club event happens because parents, swimmers and members of our community give their time. You don’t need any swimming experience, just enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to help.
Ways you can help
Poolside
Help our coaches during training sessions.
Galas and time trials
Become a timekeeper, or help with marshalling at galas.
Events and fundraising
Help plan and run club events and raise money for the club.
Admin and communications
Help with paperwork, Swim Manager, social media and keeping families informed.
The committee
Help run the club and shape its future.
Welcoming families
Help new swimmers and parents settle in.
Volunteering is flexible and fits around family life. Many roles take less than an hour a week, and training and guidance are always provided. Whether you can help once a week or once a month, it all makes a real difference.
Fancy coaching? We’re looking for an Assistant Coach or Coach for Monday and Thursday evenings, and we’ll fund your training. Join our coaching team
Committee vacancies
We urgently need help on the committee. We currently have six vacant positions: Vice Chair, Membership Secretary, Competition Secretary, Fundraising Officer and two General Committee Members. No experience is needed, and most meetings are online and last about an hour.
Find out what each role involves on our Club Committee page.
Become a timekeeper
It takes up to 20 officials to run a gala, and every club has to provide some of them. Timekeeping is a great way to get close to the action, and it’s rewarding and sociable.
- Do the free online course. Complete Swim England’s timekeeper training at your own pace.
- Let us know. Email the club once you’ve finished.
- Do your practical session. We’ll help you arrange it at a gala, with an experienced official alongside you.
Young volunteers
We love it when our swimmers give back to the sport. Many volunteer on poolside or at club events as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, school or college work, Scout and Guide badges, or simply to gain experience and confidence.
What they do
- Support coaches and swimmers during training
- Help with gala preparation and marshalling
- Help at club events and fundraising
Who can volunteer
Usually current club swimmers aged 14 and over who are mature, reliable and enthusiastic. We’re happy to confirm hours or give references for recognised award schemes.
Support and safety
All young volunteers are supervised by qualified coaches and follow the club’s safeguarding standards, with guidance and mentoring throughout.
Swimmers interested in volunteering, including for their Duke of Edinburgh Award, should speak to a coach.
What you’ll gain
- A chance to support your child’s sport
- A welcoming, friendly club community
- New skills and qualifications
- A better understanding of how the club works
- The satisfaction of making a real difference
Get involved
If you’d like to help in any way, on poolside, at events, with admin or on the committee, we’d love to hear from you. Even a small amount of time makes a big difference.
Or speak to any coach or committee member on poolside. Email: chair@heathtownswimmingclub.co.uk
