CLUB CHAIR – ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Wokingham Netball Clubwas established in 1970
  • It now has 8 Senior and 9 Junior teams
  • We are a silver CAPS accredited club, which is a kite mark issued by England Netball
  • Two of our junior teams are sponsored by Feltham Construction
  • Our training ground is Luckley Oakfield School, Wokingham
  • Our ambitions are to achieve promotion for all our senior teams and to increase our senior membership

Who will I work with?

  • Main club committee

What will I do?

  • Chair committee meetings and AGM
  • Chair has casting vote in all decisions
  • Agree the agenda for committee meetings and the AGM
  • Work with the members through the committee to shape a development plan for the club
  • Be a supportive leader of all members
  • Represent the club at external meetings
  • Liaise with England Netball and South Region
  • Enhance the School-Club link in the local area
  • Seek sponsorship for the Club as and where possible
  • Ensure good communication with membership and other netball organisations
  • Ensure office holders satisfactorily complete their assigned tasks
  • Liaise with the treasurer to ensure funds are properly spent in the best interest of the members
  • Book training facilities (mainly done on an annual basis)

How much time will I need to give?

  • On average one day a week, but more at certain times of the year
  • Attending both committee and external meetings as necessary

What do I need to do this role?

  • Enthusiasm and good organisational skills
  • Prepared to make a regular time commitment
  • Prepared to make instant decisions when necessary
  • Confident at public speaking and keeping order during meetings
  • A good listener, engaging all members in discussion
  • Experience in project management and team leadership
  • Flexibility and experience to handle potentially difficult situations
  • An unbiased view allowing competent decision making

What are the benefits?

  • Satisfaction of making a vital difference to the club
  • Learning new skills and developing your managerial, leadership and inter personal skills
  • The club will reimburse any agreed expenses incurred as a result of the role
  • Platform for future volunteering/employment opportunities
  • The enjoyment of meeting new people as part of a team