Be a Team Lead for the Summer Youth Track Series
Help lead a great community event for 300 local kids this June.
Help Make Summer Track Happen
The Columbia Track Club Summer Youth Series is a grassroots, community-run event, and we need your help to make it a success. We are looking for friendly faces to help keep the kids organized, safe, and smiling.
Whether you are helping line kids up at the start, handing out participation ribbons, or raking the long jump pit, you are making this event possible for 300 local kids. You do not need any prior track and field experience to help out. We will show you exactly what to do!
The Schedule
When: Four Wednesdays in June (June 3, 10, 17, 24).
Time:
5:15 PM — General Volunteers & Registration Crew: You arrive. This gives you exactly 15 minutes to check in, grab your shirt if you haven’t yet, hear a quick set of instructions, and be fully manning the registration tables by the time the gates open at 5:30 PM.
***4:30 PM — The Setup & Teardown Crew: You arrive early to pop the tents, unfold the tables, and set up the finish chute so the venue is physically ready.
Where: Rock Bridge High School Track.
What You Get: A free CTC volunteer shirt, snacks and water during the meet, and a great evening with the community.
Volunteer Kickoff Dinner: All volunteers are invited to a free kickoff dinner a week before we kick off the series (details to come). We will eat pizza, walk through how the meets run, and get everyone comfortable with their areas before Week 1.
Where You Can Help
This year, we have simplified how the meet runs. Athletes have pre-printed bibs and results are digital, meaning there is very little paperwork for our volunteers. You can choose where you'd like to help:
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Primary Role: Staffing and volunteer management
Reports To: Meet DirectorResponsibilities:
Assign volunteers to all stations
Fill gaps and adjust staffing live during the meet
Track attendance and coverage across all areas
Manage volunteer communication and support
Reallocate personnel when bottlenecks occur
Ensure all zones are properly staffed before meet start
Scope: Entire volunteer workforce
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Primary Role: Event timing and operational flow
Reports To: Meet DirectorResponsibilities:
Control overall meet timing and sequence of events
Coordinate announcements with Announcer
Ensure smooth transitions between events
Monitor delays and adjust pacing
Communicate with Start, Finish, Results, and Bullpen leads
Keep meet aligned to run-of-show schedule
Scope: Entire event timeline
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Primary Role: Public communication and event calling
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Call all events over PA system
Manage athlete staging announcements
Coordinate warm-up, check-in, and event flow calls
Communicate delays or instructions to athletes and spectators
Maintain clear, consistent event messaging
Scope: Public address system / entire venue communication
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Primary Role: Entry point control and registration verification
Reports To: Volunteer CoordinatorResponsibilities:
Verify athlete registration upon arrival
Maintain check-in accuracy and flow
Direct families through registration process
Ensure correct athlete data is confirmed
Resolve name or registration issues on-site
Scope: Main entrance / registration pavilion
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Primary Role: Bib assignment and race packet handling
Reports To: Check-In LeadResponsibilities:
Distribute bibs, safety pins, and race materials
Ensure correct bibs match athlete identity
Maintain organized bib storage system
Support check-in flow during peak arrival
Scope: Registration pavilion tables
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Primary Role: Athlete staging and event readiness
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Call and organize athletes into Bullpen
Group athletes by age and event
Ensure athletes are staged correctly before races
Coordinate movement from Bullpen to Start Line
Maintain order and timing discipline
Scope: Center field Bullpen zone
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Primary Role: Start line organization and race readiness
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Stage athletes for each race
Verify correct heat and age group placement
Communicate with Starter and Bullpen Lead
Ensure smooth race setup and rotation
Maintain discipline at start area
Scope: Start line area (track straightaway)
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Primary Role: Finish chute control and athlete flow
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Control finish chute structure and athlete direction
Maintain order of finishers
Direct athletes into correct post-race lanes
Ensure safe athlete exit from track
Support timing integrity by preserving finish order
Scope: Finish line and chute system
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Primary Role: Data integrity and race results processing
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Match finish order to bib numbers
Oversee results data flow from finish line
Ensure accuracy of race outcomes
Coordinate with Data Entry Operators
Maintain clean results pipeline into Google Sheets
Scope: Results tent and data system
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Primary Role: Ribbon distribution and recognition system
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Manage timing for awards distribution (15-minute rule)
Prepare ribbons by event and age group
Call athletes to awards table
Ensure correct placement (1st–6th + participation ribbons)
Maintain organized award inventory
Scope: Awards tent
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Primary Role: Long jump and shot put operations
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Oversee all field event stations
Ensure safe execution of throws and jumps
Manage rotation and athlete flow
Coordinate measuring and recording results
Maintain field safety and order
Scope: Field event zones (Long Jump / Shot Put)
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Primary Role: Group warm-up coordination
Reports To: Meet Flow LeadResponsibilities:
Lead structured warm-up session before events
Organize athletes on infield
Ensure all athletes participate before competition
Maintain energy and readiness for start of meet
Scope: Infield warm-up zone
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Primary Role: Emergency medical response
Reports To: Event DirectorResponsibilities:
Respond to all medical incidents
Coordinate first aid response team
Determine severity and escalation needs
Maintain medical readiness and supplies
Communicate with Meet Director on emergencies
Scope: Entire venue (stationed at command/medical tent)
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Primary Role: Secondary medical coordination and coverage
Reports To: Event DirectorResponsibilities:
Support Medical Lead in emergencies
Manage secondary response coverage
Assist with athlete evaluations
Provide backup oversight during high-traffic periods
Scope: Entire venue (mobile support
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Primary Role: Entry control
Reports To: Volunteer CoordinatorResponsibilities:
Manage athlete and spectator entry flow
Maintain controlled access to venue
Support crowd control at entrance gate
Scope: Main entrance gate
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Primary Role: Equipment, supply, and operational readiness management
Reports To: Meet DirectorResponsibilities:
Ensure all equipment, materials, and supplies are available before the meet begins
Oversee full inventory of cones, tents, tables, bibs, pins, ribbons, and timing materials
Coordinate distribution of equipment to all event zones prior to start
Monitor supply levels throughout the meet and restock as needed
Resolve missing or broken equipment issues immediately in real time
Support setup and breakdown crews to ensure efficient deployment and recovery
Confirm all equipment is accounted for after the meet and nothing is lost or left behind
Maintain overall organization of storage, trailer, and supply areas
Communicate with Volunteer Coordinator and Meet Flow Lead on operational needs and shortages
Scope: Entire venue operations (Setup, competition zones, and breakdown logistics)