Safety Adviser

Job Description – Safety Adviser

Establish the standards for safe rowing at Tees Rowing Club
Ensure club safety standards align with those of the national governing body, British Rowing, and other key stakeholders, such as Canal & Rivers Trust
Encourage members to act in a safe manner report any incidents in a timely manner
Ensure that the safety performance at Tees RC is regularly reviewed
Ensure that any learning points from events at Tees RC or elsewhere are used at the club as appropriate

Organise and undertake regular audits of club facilities and equipment and ensure that these audits are kept in club records
Ensure any actions arising during these audits are communicated with relevant people and completed in a timely manner
Ensure the Tees RC Safety Code and other safety documentation are regularly reviewed
Communicate any new information to club members via website, email and safety notice board
Ensure appropriate safety training is provided including organising regular swim tests and capsize drills
Liaise with the equipment manager to ensure that the safety features of boats are inspected at appropriate intervals
Ensure that safety equipment is inspected and serviced at appropriate intervals including buoyancy aids, throw lines and first aid kits
Liaise with British Rowing and Northern Rowing Council on safety matters
Ensure that the British Rowing Incident Reporting system is used and incidents are reported accordingly
Report on safety matters to the committee and advise them on appropriate courses of action as necessary
Keep club members advised of allocated time slots on the Barrage Reach
Produce relevant risk assessments for Tees RC inclusive of competitions hosted by the club
Ensure club members understand the importance of safety

Ideally has rowed, coached or been an active supporter and thus has experience of the safety issues faced in rowing
An understanding of the importance of safety
Effective communication skills