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MEET VOLUNTEERS

Logistics (Home Meets Only)

ROLE_____________ DESCRIPTION
Setup Starts at 6:00 pm the Friday night prior to a Saturday meet. It includes setup of the heating tent and chairs, ropes around the pool, flags over the pool, data entry area, and tables for the Starter and Volunteer Check-in.
Concessions - Setup Starts at 6:30am. Works with the Concession Chair to get the concession stand setup for the day.
Concessions – Operations Works the concession stand – selling food, collecting money and restocking as necessary. Coordinates with Treasurer.
Tear Down At the conclusion of each home meet, all items need to be taken down, folded and stored in their proper locations. All trash picked up and lost and found items collected. All pool furniture must be returned to their pre-meet locations.

Meet Execution

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DESCRIPTION
Check-in Starts at 6:30am. Help check-in swimmers and volunteers, ensure all swimmers have event number, heat number and lane number on arm. Distribute volunteer name tags and supplies.
Timers Just as it sounds, you will be timing each race within a meet (shift 1, 2 or 3).

 Must attend 7:30 a.m. timers meeting on meet day regardless of assigned shift. 

Stroke Judges Ensures all competitors are properly executing the identified stroke for each race.

Stroke Judges must attend a mandatory RMSL clinic prior to swim season. All Stroke Judges must attend a 7:30 am meeting prior to the swim meet regardless of the shift they are working that day. This position is recommended for seasoned parents or parents who were competitive swimmers. This is full year position. Desire to have a total of 7 stroke judges, with 4 stroke judges needed for each meet (6 needed for 3 team meet, only one this season).

Heating Organize the swimmers in the chairs in the heating area according to the event, lane and heat that they will be swimming. Heaters are NOT responsible for looking for swimmers. If swimmers are not in the tent area when their event is heated, they will be scratched from the event.
Floater Volunteer support person who passes out water to volunteers, assist in miscellaneous meet operations, fill empty shifts, and supports Volunteer Coordinator and/or Meet Manager.
Assistant Meet Manager Role sits next to meet manager and announcer and inputs DQ slips and updates event number on pool signage. Home meets only (including intrasquad).
Prize Table
(Home Meets Only)
A full meet role. Distributes prizes/ducks to winners. Home meets only (no intrasquad role).

FULL SEASON VOLUNTEERS

ROLE__________ DESCRIPTION
Board Secretary / Webmaster Manages and oversees the team website & communications. Board Seat.

Role occupied by Angie Hager

Parent Reps (3) Coordinates with other teams' parent reps regarding meet details, handles protests, provides parents with team information. 

Roles occupied by Brett Buresh & Shawn Radtke

Open positions available

Treasurer Manages the team finances and bank account. Board Seat.

Role occupied by Caroline Cook

Volunteer Coordinator Coordinates and oversees all volunteers - full-season and meet. Responsible for miscellaneous meet day preparations. Board Seat.

Role occupied by Kevin McNeilly

Clerk of the Course, Starter Referee & Announcer Oversees home meets. Ensures that the home meets runs smoothly - set up, host other team, heating coordinator, swimmers are in the proper line up and ready once they are in position in the chairs on the deck behind the starting blocks. Start each event, referee technical stroke, start, turn, and finish conflicts during meet if these should arise. Communicate meet information and announce events in the water and in heating. RMSL training requirement.

Role occupied by Dave Wuchner

Apparel Chair Coordinates design, choices, and ordering for team items (suits, caps, other logo apparel, coaches shirts).

Role occupied by Kaylee Larsen

Sponsorship Chair Manages sponsorship and fundraising opportunities for the team. Role occupied by Jessica Ruiz
Social Event Coordinator Coordinates social events, including Pancakes & Pictures, and end-of-season banquet.

Role OPEN

Meet Manager Manages home meets, creating meet program, swimmer line up, posting of meet results and DQ report.

Role occupied by Sam Elder

Registration Coordinator Coordinate swimmer registration and sign-up process through team website.

Role Occupied by Caroline Cook

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Avery
Avery Tacha Co-Head Coach

Hi! My name is Avery Tacha, and I’ll be a senior at Arapahoe High School this coming year. I’m thrilled to be returning for my fourth season coaching the Preserve Piranhas—this time as a co-head coach! I’ve been part of the Piranha family for the past eight years, and I’ve loved every moment of it. Swimming has been a passion of mine since I was little, and some of my favorite childhood memories come from early morning practices, cheering at meets with my teammates, and celebrating big wins at the banquet. The Preserve Piranhas have always felt like a second family to me. Working with the kids has been such a rewarding experience, and I can’t wait to meet all the new swimmers and families joining us this summer! In addition to summer swimming, I swim year-round with my club team, Aces, and compete for the Varsity Arapahoe High School swim team. My favorite events are the 50 free, 100 back, 100 free, and 200 free. When I’m not in the pool, you’ll probably find me hanging out with friends or soaking up the sun. I’m so excited about the 2025 season—it will be a blast, and I hope you’re just as enthusiastic as I am!

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Teddy
Teddy O'Keefe Co-Head Coach

Hi Preserve! I’ve been swimming for the Piranhas for over a decade now, and I am thrilled to be returning for my third year of coaching. I’ve always been passionate about swimming, and I have experience swimming for the Greenwood Tiger Sharks. Aside from swimming, I’ve also explored water polo and running. This fall, I’ll be a junior at Regis Jesuit High School, where I run year-round and help with sound for the theater program. I look forward to a fantastic, fun season with everyone this summer. Go Piranhas!

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Assistant Coaches

Jin Jin Brennan
Gavin Goldstein

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Soraya Nadji Junior Coach

My name is Soraya Nadji, and I will be a sophomore at Kent Denver High School next year. Swimming has been a huge part of my life since I was 6 years old when I first joined the Preserve Piranhas swim team! I’ve loved every minute of being part of this amazing team and have continued to swim competitively with both the Tiger Sharks and the Kent Denver High School swim team. The thrill of competition and the drive to improve every day keeps me motivated in the pool. Outside of swimming, I have a strong passion for tennis. Tennis keeps me active and engaged, whether I'm practicing or competing in a match. In addition to sports, I love to travel, explore new places, and spend quality time with my family and friends. These moments are precious to me and always help me feel more energized. This summer, I’m excited to take on the role of Junior Coach with the Preserve Piranhas. It’s a great opportunity to give back to the team that’s meant so much to me, and I’m looking forward to mentoring younger swimmers, helping them improve their skills, and making this summer one to remember. I’m excited for the season ahead and all the opportunities it will bring!

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Eva Hager Junior Coach

Hey there! My name is Eva Hager, and I will be a sophomore at Heritage High School this coming year. This will be my first year coaching the Preserve Piranhas as a Junior Coach. I have been swimming with Piranhas for 6 years and I am excited to be returning this summer! Swimming has always been a part of my life and since the age of 6 I have been swimming in the Rocky Mountain Swim League and competitively at Lifetime, Aces, and CCC. My favorite events are the 50 free, 100 free, and 100 back! Outside of swimming, I enjoy playing volleyball for Heritage HS and Elevation, hanging with friends, and cuddling with my cat! I can’t wait for this upcoming season and the memories we will create!:)

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Junior Coach

Julia Lace

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