{"id":92,"date":"2011-12-30T16:01:13","date_gmt":"2011-12-30T15:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2025-07-19T07:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T06:14:01","slug":"committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Roles &#038; Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Board Members<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Linda-Reiling.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Linda-Reiling.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Non-Executive Director<\/h2>\n<h3>Linda Reiling<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:chair@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">chair@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">President and Non-Executive Director<\/h2>\n<h3>Ian Wilson<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Non-Executive Director<\/h2>\n<h3>David Convery<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Non-Executive Director<\/h2>\n<h3>Andrew Blunt<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Non-Executive Director<\/h2>\n<h3>Chris Stonehouse<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Committee<\/h2>\n<h3>Aim of the Committee<\/h3>\n<p>The club&#8217;s committee are an elected body of Club Members &#8211; who manage the business of the club.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Linda-Reiling.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Linda-Reiling.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Club Chairperson<\/h2>\n<h3>Linda Reiling<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Club Chairperson\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:chair@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">chair@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Club Vice Chairperson<\/h2>\n<h3>Chris Stonehouse<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Club Chairperson\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:vicechair@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">vicechair@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Rachel-dey.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Rachel-dey.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2>Welfare Officer<\/h2>\n<h3>Rachel Dey<\/h3>\n<p>See role description <a href=\"#Welfare Officer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:welfare@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">welfare@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Club Treasurer<\/h2>\n<h3>Andrew Blunt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Club Treasurer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:treasurer5@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">treasurer5@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Treasury Team<\/h2>\n<h3>James Holt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Treasury Officer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:treasurer1@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">treasurer1@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michelle-Stonehouse.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michelle-Stonehouse.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tracey-Blunt.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tracey-Blunt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Membership Secretary<\/h2>\n<h3>Harriet Divanis<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Membership Team<\/h2>\n<h3>Michelle Stonehouse<\/h3>\n<h3>Julie Tait<\/h3>\n<h3>Tracey Blunt<\/h3>\n<h3>Angela Tate<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Membership Secretary\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:membership@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">membership@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lynn-Eddon.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lynn-Eddon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Gala Manager<\/h2>\n<h3>Lynn Eddon<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Gala Manager\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:galas@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">galas@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lawrence-Kerrigan.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lawrence-Kerrigan.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Meet Manager<\/h2>\n<h3>Lawrence Kerrigan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Meet Manager\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:meetmanager@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">meetmanager@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Steph-Blakie.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Steph-Blakie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Competition Secretary<\/h2>\n<h3>Stephanie Blakie<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Competition Secretary\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:compsec@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">compsec@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrew-Alexander.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrew-Alexander.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Technical Officer<\/h2>\n<h3>Andrew Alexander<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Technical Officer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:technical@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">technical@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michelle-Stonehouse.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Michelle-Stonehouse.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Club Secretary<\/h2>\n<h3>Michelle Stonehouse<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Club Secretary\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:secretary@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">secretary@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shelagh-Reid.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shelagh-Reid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"140\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Officials Co-Ordinator<\/h2>\n<h3>Shelagh Reid<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Workforce Coordinator\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:officials@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">officials@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Team Manager Lead<\/h2>\n<h3>Julie Tait<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#teammanagerlead\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:teammanagerlead@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk?subject=Message%20to%20Team Manager Lead&amp;body=Dear%20Team Manager Lead\">teammanagerlead@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Fundraising Co-Ordinator<\/h2>\n<h3>Sarah Clarke<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Fundraising Team<\/h2>\n<h3>Sarah Macnab<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">See role description <a href=\"#Fundraising\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:fundraising@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk?subject=Message%20to%20Fundraising&amp;body=Dear%20Fundraising\">fundraising@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Club Shop<\/h2>\n<h3>Angela Tate<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Club shop page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\/blog\/club-shop\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact by emailing <a href=\"mailto:gold@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk\">gold@cityofsunderlandasc.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Useful Websites &#8211; For all roles<\/h2>\n<p>ASA website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimming.org\">www.swimming.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sport England\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org.uk\">www.sportengland.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NSPCC\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\">www.nspcc.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Volunteering England\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteering.org.uk\">www.volunteering.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Millennium Volunteers\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.millenniumvolunteers.gov.uk\">www.millenniumvolunteers.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>DO-IT\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.do-it.org.uk\">www.do-it.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CSV\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.csv.org.uk\">www.csv.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sports Coach UK\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportscoachuk.org\">www.sportscoachuk.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Role Descriptions<\/h2>\n<h2><a name=\"Club Chairperson\"><\/a>Club Chairperson<\/h2>\n<h3>Role<\/h3>\n<p>To be responsible for the implementation of good practice and child protection policies within the club.<\/p>\n<h3>Skills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Approachable<\/li>\n<li>Enthusiastic with a good knowledge of the sport and club<\/li>\n<li>Well organised and able to delegate<\/li>\n<li>Ability to control meetings<\/li>\n<li>Confident at public speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main Duties<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To chair and control the meetings of the management committee<\/li>\n<li>To be involved, where appropriate, in the coordination of all club activities<\/li>\n<li>Oversee decisions made by the management and sub committees<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the work of officers and other club personnel<\/li>\n<li>In conjunction with the secretary present the annual report<\/li>\n<li>In conjunction with the treasurer present the annual accounts<\/li>\n<li>Consult with the secretary on the content of the agenda and minutes of meetings<\/li>\n<li>Keep up to date on ASA laws, regional rules and club constitution<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that statutory documents and other returns are filed on time<\/li>\n<li>Advise the treasurer on the use and investment of club funds<\/li>\n<li>Report to the officers of the management committee at the first opportunity of any instant decisions taken, and ensure that all policy decisions are ratified by the management committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Dealing with issues as and when they arise plus club requirements i.e. events and club management meetings<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits to Self<\/h3>\n<p>Contribution to ensuring a safe and well-managed club<\/p>\n<h3>Further Development\/Support<\/h3>\n<p>How to Communicate Effectively.\u00a0 A resource provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/runningsport\">www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Role of the Chairperson. A resource provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/runningsport\">www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Further training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional TrainingNetwork, for your nearest training centre visit the ASA website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimming.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.swimming.org<\/a>\u00a0or telephone the ASA on 01509 618700<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"Club Secretary\"><\/a>Club Secretary<\/h2>\n<h3>Role<\/h3>\n<p>To ensure the smooth running of club administrative requirements<\/p>\n<h3>Skills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Administration skills desirable<\/li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft word and minute taking desirable<\/li>\n<li>Good verbal and written skills<\/li>\n<li>Well organised and efficient<\/li>\n<li>Sound knowledge of the club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main Duties<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Deal with the day to day running of the club including all correspondence<\/li>\n<li>To process and deliver appropriate forms and information to and from county, regional and national ASA departments<\/li>\n<li>Call committee meetings and AGM, prepare agenda, take minutes and provide officers with copies<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with the Swimming and Competition secretary to ensure that pools are booked for all teaching and training sessions as well as all events hosted by the club<\/li>\n<li>Book venues for Committee Meetings and AGM<\/li>\n<li>Act as the main point of contact for your club for the county, regional and national ASA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Ongoing weekly responsibility including all club committee meetings<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits to Self<\/h3>\n<p>Contribution to ensuring a well managed club and an opportunity to make a real\u00c2\u00a0difference to the success of your club<\/p>\n<h3>Further Development\/Support<\/h3>\n<p>How to Communicate Effectively. A resource provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website\u00c2 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/runningsport\">www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcThe Role of the Secretary; Taxation and Sport; Fundraising Grants and Sponsorship; Organising fixtures and Competitions Resources provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/runningsport\">www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Further training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional Training Network, for your nearest training centre visit the ASA website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimming.org\">www.swimming.org<\/a>\u00a0or telephone the ASA on 01509 618700<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding volunteering within the sport contact your County Volunteer Coordinator, details available on the ASA website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering\">www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ASA Volunteer Contact\u00c2\u00a0Matt Sturgess &#8211; ASA National Volunteer Coordinator Tel: 01509 632254 Email: volunteering@swimming.org<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#Top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"Club Treasurer\"><\/a>Club Treasurer<\/h2>\n<h3>Role<\/h3>\n<p>To produce and manage club accounts and monitor finances<\/p>\n<h3>Skills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Some financial background and knowledge of producing accounts desirable<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of using and working with spreadsheets or other account systems<\/li>\n<li>Reliable and honest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main Duties<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsible for all club finances<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the budget throughout the year<\/li>\n<li>Issue receipts and keep records of all monies received<\/li>\n<li>Plan the annual budget in agreement with the management committee<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that funds are used appropriately<\/li>\n<li>Keep up to date records of all transactions<\/li>\n<li>Prepare end of year accounts and present to the auditor and management committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Ongoing responsibility for club accounts<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits to Self<\/h3>\n<p>Contribution to ensuring a well managed club and an opportunity to make a real difference to the success of your club<\/p>\n<h3>Further Development\/Support<\/h3>\n<p>How to Communicate Effectively. A resource provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/runningsport\">www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Role of the Secretary; Taxation and Sport; Fundraising Grants and Sponsorship; Organising fixtures and Competitions Resources provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/runningsport\">www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Further training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional Training Network, for your nearest training centre visit the ASA website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimming.org\">www.swimming.org<\/a>\u00a0or telephone the ASA on 01509 618700<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding volunteering within the sport contact your County Volunteer Coordinator, details available on the ASA website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering\">www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ASA Volunteer Contact Matt Sturgess &#8211; ASA National Volunteer Coordinator Tel: 01509 632254 Email: volunteering@swimming.org<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>COSASC Gala Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The role of our Gala Manager is to create and manage the set-up of galas we host then prepare things in readiness for a gala weekend.<\/p>\n<p>There is housekeeping of emails and then use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.) and a SportSystems application.<\/p>\n<p>Need to be confident to liaise with committee members inside the club, competition secretaries from other clubs, parents, officials and referees and be able to make decisions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Details:<\/p>\n<p>Gala housekeeping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep on top of clearing out very old emails.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the mailbox structured and tidy.<\/li>\n<li>Create a mailbox structure for each gala we will host:\n<ul>\n<li>New Year Meet<\/li>\n<li>National Qualifier<\/li>\n<li>Summer Splash<\/li>\n<li>Club Champs<\/li>\n<li>Long Course Prep Meet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tasks to create a gala (all details in an instruction document):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liaise with the committee to agree on dates for our galas to be held around Swim England event calendar, SAFC calendar, the centres bookings, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Create the Conditions Document for each home gala we host.\n<ul>\n<li>Tweak to QTs, conditions points, etc. where necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Decide closing dates for external entries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with Regional (ASANER) co-ordinator for approval of the conditions documents and licenses.<\/li>\n<li>Add events to the club website for visiting clubs to access.<\/li>\n<li>Email potential visiting clubs competition secretaries to direct them to our website.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with our officials coordinator, meet manager and treasurer.<\/li>\n<li>Use the SportSystem Meet Organisation Software to create the meet.<\/li>\n<li>File emails for galas under each gala sub-folder to keep the mailbox tidy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Process entries received from clubs wanting to attend (all details in an instruction document):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>File emails for galas under each gala sub-folder to keep the mailbox tidy.<\/li>\n<li>Retrieve entry files from emails (use Webmail\/Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive).\n<ul>\n<li>Includes managing individual entries and entries from abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Respond to emails from coaches, competition secretaries, parents, officials, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a master spreadsheet for a meet (to track entry numbers, poolside passes, money, etc.).\n<ul>\n<li>Share with gala team to keep updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Load entries into SportSystems Meet Organisation Software after closing date.<\/li>\n<li>Process entries.\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure session times don&#8217;t overrun &#8211; reject entries if we get oversubscribed.<\/li>\n<li>Use a custom program to work out the cuts if necessary on the club computer in the timing room.<\/li>\n<li>Decide if late entries are to be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>If massively oversubscribed, feed into following years QTs\/conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Update the event page on the club website with accepted entries, rejected entries, draft programmes, etc.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Email accepted entries to direct them to the event page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prepare SharePoint\/OneDrive\/club PC in timing room with files and documents prior to a meet weekend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>COSASC Gala Manager Assistant<\/h2>\n<p>The role of our Gala Manager Assistant would be to shadow the Manager and help out with all the above tasks for setting up a gala COSASC will host.<\/p>\n<p>Help with the routine tasks and help with decision making for the galas we host.<\/p>\n<p>Keep up-to-speed with the instruction documents that are available (help to keep them up-to-date).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Gala Day Timing Room Manager<\/h2>\n<p>This is the key person on a gala day\/weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The Timing Room Manager runs the laptop on a gala day that controls data feeding in from the swims.<\/p>\n<p>Tasks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00b7 Liaise with referees on a gala day (board checks, start test, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Ensure SportSystems integrates with Colorado laptop.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Drive the system to process swims, results are displayed on scoreboard, etc.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Manage event reports (promoter, referee) at the end of a gala.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Upload results to rankings at the end of each day.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Liaise with ASANER with any problems of submissions.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 Calculate meet levy.<\/li>\n<li>\u00b7 In addition be aware of the additional steps around a gala day (below detailed under the Timing Room Assistant role).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Housekeeping in email, SharePoint, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Optionally, help out with other events hosted at Sunderland Aquatic Centre (N&amp;Ds, NERs, AP, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Gala Day Timing Room Manager\/Gala Day Timing Room Assistant(s)<\/h2>\n<p>On gala days, manage the meet in the Meet Organisation Software on the club computer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage withdrawals on the day.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare:\n<ul>\n<li>Start lists.<\/li>\n<li>Timing reports.<\/li>\n<li>Timekeeper sheets.<\/li>\n<li>Referee packs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Verify results throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li>Generate results to the live results webpage.<\/li>\n<li>Produce results for walls, announcer, medals table.<\/li>\n<li>Check all-comers records and issue rewards.<\/li>\n<li>File paperwork.<\/li>\n<li>Manage withdrawals on the day (liaise with treasurer for any medical withdrawals).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On gala days, ensure the timing board works, displays results, pool open\/closed messages, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Liaise with centre staff\/management for board-changes, safety, etc. if and when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure radios are charged and accounted for each day.<\/p>\n<p>Liaise with visiting clubs post-event (export results to Hy-Tek format, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Keep the tracking spreadsheet (for the gala) updated for withdrawals (liaise with treasurer).<\/p>\n<p>Housekeeping in email, SharePoint, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Optionally, help out at other events hosted at Sunderland Aquatic Centre (N&amp;Ds, NERs, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Competition Secretary (CompSec)<\/h2>\n<p>The competition secretary deals with entering our swimmers into galas. Coaches provide a competition calendar for each squad at the beginning of the season (this can change throughout the year).<\/p>\n<p>The competition secretary needs to ensure gala information is shared with our members then to collect, process and submit entries (sometimes to tight deadlines) for our swimmers for those galas, sometimes managing 3 or 4 active galas at once.<\/p>\n<p>Guidance documents contain instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Details:<\/p>\n<p>Compsec housekeeping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep on top of clearing out very old emails.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the mailbox structured and tidy.<\/li>\n<li>Create a mailbox structure for each gala we will enter.<\/li>\n<li>Delete very old emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tasks around general communications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor and maintain the compsec mailbox.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a master spreadsheet of galas our swimmers are to enter (helps with the tasks of the role).<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with hosting clubs (around their conditions, queries our parents may have, sending our entries, withdrawing our swimmers, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Obtain the Conditions document (and any other info) for each gala our swimmers will be entering and share it via a post on our club website.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with coaches and decide on our closing dates to give enough time to process our entries (manage taking additional entries around tight deadlines).<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with squad managers, Team Manager lead and Treasurer.<\/li>\n<li>List the event on our website to allow parents to enter\/pay for swims.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with our Technical lead for any problems.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the &#8220;how to enter a gala&#8221; instruction document updated for our parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Process usual entries received:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor and maintain the compsec2 mailbox.\n<ul>\n<li>Keep mailbox structured and tidy.<\/li>\n<li>File emails under gala folders.<\/li>\n<li>Delete very old emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with coaches\/parents when invalid entries are received or training times are not provided.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with Team Manager lead for the number of poolside passes needed.<\/li>\n<li>Process entries &#8211; either via:\n<ul>\n<li>SportSystems Entry Manager (most galas &#8211; details in an instruction document how to install and use)<\/li>\n<li>Hy-Tek Team manager (one or two per year &#8211; details in an instruction document how to install and use)<\/li>\n<li>Online webpage (N&amp;Ds, NERs &#8211; details in an instruction document)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for each gala (track swimmers, numbers of swims entered\/rejected, poolside passes, refunds where needed, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Process refunds (details in an instruction document).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For National events, parents usually need to enter their child individually so we don&#8217;t handle those (only list details for them).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Competition Secretary Assistant<\/h2>\n<p>The assistant role needs to effectively shadow the Competition Secretary and be able to help out with some\/all of the above tasks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Officials Coordinator<\/h2>\n<p>The aim of the Officials Coordinator is to organise well in advance the referees and officials needed for us to successfully host a gala at Sunderland. This means sometimes contacting clubs from all over the UK to request assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Guidance is in an instruction document.<\/p>\n<p>Details:<\/p>\n<p>Officials housekeeping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep on top of clearing out very old emails.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the mailbox structured and tidy.<\/li>\n<li>Create a mailbox structure for each gala we host.<\/li>\n<li>Keep contacts up-to-date.<\/li>\n<li>Delete very old emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tasks around general communications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor and maintain the Officials mailbox.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a tracking spreadsheet for a gala when we host to log which referees and officials have volunteered to help, which sessions, food allergies, gifts, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Use Google forms to simplify information gathering for officials and referees.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with our meet manager, gala manager, secretary and treasurer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other tasks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liaise with all of our qualified officials to share requests for assistance from other clubs hosting their own galas.<\/li>\n<li>Promote officiating to parents to ensure we always have enough to be able to host our club champs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"Workforce Coordinator\"><\/a>Workforce Coordinator<\/h2>\n<h3>Role<\/h3>\n<p>Co-ordinating the recruitment and organisation of volunteers within the club.<\/p>\n<h3>Skills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Well organised and able to delegate<\/li>\n<li>Enthusiastic and a good motivator<\/li>\n<li>Approachable, confident and effective communicator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main Duties<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Main contact for all volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Get to know all club volunteers and potential volunteers by name<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all jobs have job descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Supervise and oversee all volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with the Chairperson to ensure all tasks required to run the club are carried out<\/li>\n<li>Co-ordinate the implementation of the volunteers requirements<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with the Development Officer and Competition Secretary as to their volunteer requirements<\/li>\n<li>Liaise closely with the Child Welfare Officer to ensure that each volunteer is aware of the Child Protection Policy and Procedures<\/li>\n<li>Awareness of the Sport England Volunteers Investment Programme (VIP)<\/li>\n<li>Ensure volunteers are directed to the ASA website for useful information on volunteering<\/li>\n<li>Organise social and recruitment events for volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Determined by the club i.e. 2 hours per week plus Committee Meetings<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits to Self<\/h3>\n<p>Contribution to creating a better structure for volunteers within Swimming and simultaneously helping your club by recruiting more volunteers.<\/p>\n<h3>Further Development\/Support<\/h3>\n<p>Volunteer Management Workshop. A 3-hour workshop to help you make the most of your volunteers Provided by Running Sport Tel: 0207 404 2224 Email: runningsport@coachwise.ltd.uk\u00c2 Website: www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/p>\n<p>How to Communicate Effectively. A resource provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/p>\n<p>Further training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional Training Network, for your nearest training centre visit the ASA website .www.swimming.org or telephone the ASA on 01509 618700.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding volunteering within the sport contact your County Volunteer Coordinator, details available on the ASA website. http:\/\/www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering. ASA Volunteer Contact, ASA National Volunteer Coordinator Tel: 01509 618700 Email: volunteering@swimming.org<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"Welfare Officer\"><\/a>Welfare Officer<\/h2>\n<h3>Role<\/h3>\n<p>To be responsible for the implementation of good practice and child protection\u00c2\u00a0policies within the club<\/p>\n<h3>Skills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Approachable<\/li>\n<li>Good listener<\/li>\n<li>Good communication<\/li>\n<li>Tactful and discreet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Main Duties<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure all possible child protection concerns (urgent and non urgent) are dealt with following the ASA Child Protection Guidelines (Wavepower document)<\/li>\n<li>To maintain, administer and manage the completion of the CRB check forms<\/li>\n<li>To be aware of the child protection policies and procedures of the ASA and to receive all updates of this nature from the ASA<\/li>\n<li>To ensure Swimline is promoted by the leaflet on the club notice board<\/li>\n<li>To raise awareness of good child protection practice with the teachers and coaches through the ASA\/Sports Coach UK Good Practice and Child Protection workshop.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure volunteers (other than teachers and coaches) within the club are introduced to good child protection practice through the NSPCC module, Keeping Children Safe in Sport<\/li>\n<li>To attend the ASA Time to Listen workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Dealing with issues as and when they arise plus club requirements i.e. 3 meetings per year.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits to Self<\/h3>\n<p>Contribution to ensuring a safe environment is provided for young persons to enjoy sport.<\/p>\n<h3>Further Development\/Support<\/h3>\n<p>ASA Time to Listen. A 3-hour workshop aimed to support Child Welfare Officers in carrying out this important role. Provided by the ASA through the ASA Regional Training Network.<\/p>\n<p>ASA Child Protection Guidelines (Wavepower) Available to download from the ASA website www.swimming.org<\/p>\n<p>ASA\/Sports Coach UK Good Practice and Child Protection. Protect yourself, the young people you are coaching and your employer by understanding and following good coaching practice in this 3-hour workshop. Provided by the ASA through the ASA Regional Training Network*.<\/p>\n<p>NSPCC Keeping Children Safe in Sport. Written by the NSPCC, this distance-learning programme provides an introduction to keeping children safe. It is designed for anyone who comes into contact with children through sport. Available to complete online and also as a buy to share resource for your club. Provided by the NSPCC. Telephone: 020 7825 2500 Website: www.nspcc.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>Safe Sport Away. A resource available from the ASA to support organisations to plan safely for tripsaway and to fulfil their duty of care for the young people taking part in these activities.\u00c2 Provided by the ASA\u00c2 Tel: 0800 220292 Email: salesawards@swimming.org\u00c2 Website: www.swimming.org<\/p>\n<p>Further training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional Training\u00c2\u00a0Network, for your nearest training centre visit the ASA website www.swimming.org or\u00c2\u00a0telephone the ASA on 01509 618700<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#Top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SCHOOLS LIAISON CO-ORDINATOR<\/p>\n<p>Role<\/p>\n<p>To play a vital role in working with local education establishments and organisations<\/p>\n<p>Skills<\/p>\n<p>Well organised and efficient<\/p>\n<p>Sound knowledge of the club<\/p>\n<p>Enthusiastic about the role young people can play in your club<\/p>\n<p>Confident and effective communicator<\/p>\n<p>Main Duties<\/p>\n<p>Source, establish and develop sustainable links with local schools<\/p>\n<p>Manage and promote club links with identified schools<\/p>\n<p>Liaise with Development Officer, Club Coach and Head teacher to organise<\/p>\n<p>taster\/come and try sessions<\/p>\n<p>Invite pupils to attend specific taster\/come and try sessions<\/p>\n<p>Communicate delivery of taster sessions to schools<\/p>\n<p>Liaise with local Schools, Sports\/Swimming Development Officer, Schools<\/p>\n<p>Sports Coordinators &amp; Active Sports Swimming Development Officer (where<\/p>\n<p>applicable)<\/p>\n<p>Attend local Swimming Festivals<\/p>\n<p>Distribute information as required to Schools<\/p>\n<p>Commitment<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing weekly responsibility<\/p>\n<p>Benefits to Self<\/p>\n<p>An opportunity to create valuable links with local young people and contribute to the<\/p>\n<p>future successes of the club<\/p>\n<p>Further Development\/Support<\/p>\n<p>How to Communicate Effectively<\/p>\n<p>A resource provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website<\/p>\n<p>www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/p>\n<p>The Role of the Secretary; Developing Your Sports Action Plan<\/p>\n<p>Resources provided by Running Sport, available to download from their website<\/p>\n<p>www.sportengland.org\/runningsport<\/p>\n<p>Further training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional Training<\/p>\n<p>Network, for your nearest training centre visit the ASA website www.swimming.org or<\/p>\n<p>telephone the ASA on 01509 618700<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding volunteering within the sport contact your County<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer Coordinator, details available on the ASA website<\/p>\n<p>www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering<\/p>\n<p>ASA Volunteer Contact<\/p>\n<p>Matt Sturgess &#8211; ASA National Volunteer Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>Tel: 01509 632254 Email: volunteering@swimming.org<\/p>\n<p>Useful Websites<\/p>\n<p>ASA website www.swimming.org<\/p>\n<p>Sport England www.sportengland.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>NSPCC www.nspcc.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>Millennium Volunteers www.millenniumvolunteers.gov.uk<\/p>\n<p>DO-IT www.do-it.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>CSV www.csv.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>Sports Coach UK www.sportscoachuk.org<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER<\/p>\n<p>Role<\/p>\n<p>To promote and publicise all information about your club<\/p>\n<p>Skills<\/p>\n<p>Well organised and efficient<\/p>\n<p>Sound knowledge of the club<\/p>\n<p>Confident and effective communicator<\/p>\n<p>An interest or background in marketing and promotion<\/p>\n<p>Main Duties<\/p>\n<p>To Promote and Publicise, in a positive way all aspects of the club<\/p>\n<p>Establish working relations with local media<\/p>\n<p>Produce informative and unbiased newsletters with regards to all sections<\/p>\n<p>within the club as and when appropriate information is available<\/p>\n<p>Report on club events (internally and externally)<\/p>\n<p>Organise non-swimming social events for the relevant members of the club as<\/p>\n<p>requested \/ approved by the management committee<\/p>\n<p>Commitment<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing weekly responsibility<\/p>\n<p>Benefits to Self<\/p>\n<p>An opportunity to promote and establish your club within the local community<\/p>\n<p>Further Development\/Support<\/p>\n<p>Training opportunities are available through the ASA Regional Training Network, for<\/p>\n<p>your nearest training centre visit the ASA website www.swimming.org or telephone<\/p>\n<p>the ASA on 01509 618700<\/p>\n<p>If you have any queries regarding volunteering within the sport contact your County<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer Coordinator, details available on the ASA website<\/p>\n<p>www.swimming.org\/asa\/volunteering<\/p>\n<p>ASA Volunteer Contact<\/p>\n<p>Matt Sturgess &#8211; 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