USA Meet Official - Kyle Buda PT

Nitro Swimming•Kyle, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Console Operator is a key member of the swim meet operations team, responsible for managing the timing system console during competition. This role ensures accurate recording of swimmers’ times, event sequencing, and smooth integration with scoring and display systems.

Requirements

Ability to operate the electronic timing system console.
Accurate input of event and heat numbers.
Ability to monitor timing system for irregularities and communicate promptly.
Coordination with Starter, Referee, and Timing Table volunteers.
Ability to make manual adjustments to timing data.
Verification and saving of race results.
Ensuring correct data transfer to results and display systems.
Assistance with system setup, testing, and shutdown.
Maintenance of accurate and organized documentation.
Knowledge of USA Swimming rules and guidelines for timing operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hy-Tek Meet Manager software.

Responsibilities

Operate the electronic timing system console during all sessions of the swim meet.
Start and stop the timing system as required by race signals.
Input event and heat numbers correctly to match the heat sheets and schedule.
Monitor the timing system for irregularities or malfunctions and communicate with the Meet Referee and/or Timing Coordinator promptly.
Coordinate closely with the Starter, Referee, and Timing Table volunteers to ensure accurate data capture.
Make manual adjustments as needed (e.g., entering backup times, adjusting for incorrect swimmer lanes).
Verify and save race results after each heat/event.
Ensure data is correctly passed to the results and display systems (e.g., scoreboard and meet management software like Hy-Tek Meet Manager).
Assist with system setup and testing prior to the start of the meet, and shutdown after meet completion.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation during the meet (e.g., timing printouts, discrepancy notes).
Follow all USA Swimming rules and guidelines for timing operations.