Las Trampas Swim Team

Parents are the backbone of our organization. 

Recreational swim meets (which typically require at least 50 volunteers each) are entirely run by parents. Parents also organize and lead the many fun activities we do as a team throughout the year. This parent involvement is what makes our LTST community strong, and our team so successful!  Most families make lifelong friendships here, and find the experience of working with the team incredibly fulfilling. 

Unlike some other recreational sports, swim team is a significant family time commitment and we understand that it might not be for everyone. Please read this page carefully before deciding whether or not to register your child(ren) for swim team.

The Parent Job responsibilities associated with joining Las Trampas Swim Team are as follows:

• For the 2025 season, each LTST family* is responsible for signing up for [a certain number of, TBD] Job Points**.
• Parent Job descriptions and their associated point values are outlined on the Parent Job Descriptions page.
• A Parent Job list preview will be emailed on Friday, May 2nd.
• Parent Job Signups will open on Monday, May 5th at 8:00pm.
• Families who do not meet the point requirement by signing up on their own WILL be assigned jobs by the Parent Job Coordinators.

*Families who only have Mudskipper/Sea Pony swimmers, or only have 15-18 year old swimmers are NOT required to work Parent Jobs.

**The job point requirement is subject to change based on total number of meets and the number of LTST families that register for the season.

Please see detailed instructions and screenshots of the signup process HERE.

The 20-30 minute period before a swim meet or event begins is a very busy time. It is imperative that Parent Job workers arrive for their assigned jobs at the scheduled time, and CHECK IN with the Job Coordinators upon arrival. This ensures that our meets and events can begin on time, in an organized fashion.

We observe a strict “Late / No-Show” policy. Failure to observe the policy results in a fine of $150 per infraction. Fines must be paid before your swimmer will be entered into the next meet. Fines are payable by check, Venmo or PayPal to Las Trampas Swim Team, and coordinated by the team Treasurer.

Failure to check in with the Parent Job Coordinators could result in a Late / No-Show Fine, described HERE.

It is NOT the Parent Job Coordinators' responsibility to fill in for your job if you are running late! Please contact a friend to fill in for you or make other arrangements to avoid a late fine.

Thank you for showing your commitment to the LT community by being a helpful, reliable, punctual Seahorse parent. 

If you have hired a Substitute to cover your Parent Job, you are required to email the Parent Job Coordinators at least 24 hours before the assigned job check-in time.

Please see detailed policies and descriptions about Parent Job Substitutes HERE. Pay special attention to the Parent Jobs that may NOT be performed by Substitutes.

There are some jobs on the swim team that require specific training, work behind the scenes, and extra time commitment. These “Star Job” positions are critical to the success of our team operations. For the list of Star Jobs & Star Job Holders, please visit our Star Job page. Star Job holders do not work toward a Job Point total, but do work Invitational Jobs and DCSL.