Become a Team Manager at GYSC
At Great Yarmouth Swimming Club, Team Managers play a crucial role in supporting our swimmers at competitions and galas. They help ensure events run smoothly, allowing coaches to focus on performance while making sure swimmers are in the right place at the right time.
Being a Team Manager is a rewarding way to get involved, and no prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to support the team!
What Does a Team Manager Do?
Team Managers are responsible for:
- Supervising swimmers at galas – Ensuring they are in the right place for their races.
- Keeping the team organised – Managing warm-ups, checking event schedules, and keeping track of swimmers' events.
- Providing support – Offering encouragement and ensuring swimmers stay hydrated, focused, and ready to race.
- Liaising with officials and coaches – Communicating any last-minute changes or withdrawals.
- Ensuring swimmer welfare – Looking after younger swimmers and ensuring all club members are safe and accounted for.
Why Become a Team Manager?
✔ Be directly involved in your child’s swimming experience.
✔ Help competitions run smoothly.
✔ Meet other parents and be part of the GYSC community.
✔ Make a real difference in supporting our swimmers.
What’s Involved?
To become a Team Manager, you will need to complete:
- Swim England Team Manager Training – A short online or in-person course covering essential responsibilities.
- Safeguarding Training – A basic safeguarding awareness course to ensure swimmer welfare.
- DBS Check – A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the club will arrange.
How to Get Started
- Get a Swim England membership - Every person involved in any club activity must have SE Membership. To get started request membership from our membership officer
- Express Your Interest – Speak to a committee member or email us at secretary@gysc.org.uk
- Complete the Training – We will guide you through the necessary courses. They can be booked from here
- Attend a Gala – Shadow an experienced Team Manager to get hands-on experience.
- Join the Team! – Once trained, you’ll be ready to support our swimmers at competitions.
Team Managers play an essential role in making galas an enjoyable and stress-free experience for our swimmers. If you’re interested in becoming a Team Manager or would like more information, contact us at secretary@gysc.org.uk.