COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2020 - 2021
ROLE | MEMBER | CONTACT | FULL JOB DESCRIPTION |
President: | Neil Dunning | President - Job Description | |
Chair: | Bob Holdsworth | Chair | Chair - Job Description |
Captain: | Tom Hillier | Captain | Captain - Job Description |
Vice-Captain: | Greg Beswick | Vice-Captain - Job Description | |
Vice-Captain: | Lucy Radley | ||
Honorary Secretary: | Angela Warburton | Secretary | Honorary Secretary - Job Description |
Assistant Secretary: | Karami Ure | Assistant Secretary - Job Description | |
Honorary Treasurer: | Louise Summers | Treasurer | Honorary Treasurer - Job Description |
Membership Secretary: | Fiona Ventress | Membership Sec. | Membership Secretary - Job Description |
Equipment Manager: | Lucy Radley | Equipment Manager | Equipment Manager - Job Description |
Publicity Officer: | Lucy Radley | Publicity Officer - Job Description | |
Teesside University Chair: | Liam Reekie | ||
Safety Adviser: | Steven Leigh | Safety Adviser | Safety Adviser - Job Description |
Coach Coordinator: | Steven Leigh | ||
Ordinary Member: | Fiona Mortimer | Ordinary Member - Job Description | |
Ordinary Member: | Richard Olver | ||
Other:- | |||
Competition Coordinator/Chair: | Steve Heath | Competition Chair - Job Description | |
Welfare Officer: | Helen Wescott | Welfare Officer | Welfare Officer - Job Description |
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (SUMMARY)
Any person fulfilling a role for the club has the responsibilities as outlined below. It is their responsibility to make sure they are carried out or suitably delegated.
President
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Present the public face of the Club
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To act as the figurehead of the Club
Chair
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Chair the committee meetings including the Annual General Meeting
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Direct the development, implementation, review and updating of the Club’s strategy and development plan
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Present the public face of the club when required
Captain
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Management of boat allocation, usage and replacement when needed
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Manage Regatta and Head Entries including the preparation of the racing calendar for the club at the start of each season
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Ensure any coaching programs are managed matching crews to available coaches where possible or required
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Ownership of the Tees Rowing Club five-year plan
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Act as a point of contact between the membership and the committee
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In conjunction with Committee Officers, act as a point of contact for Tees Rowing Club with British Rowing, the Northern Rowing Council and other relevant committees
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Ensure the smooth running of Tees Rowing Club
Vice Captain
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Support the Club Captain
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Co-ordination of members in squads, crews and groups as well as independent members; Liaise with the Coaching Coordinator accordingly
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Assist in the running of Tees Rowing Club
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Encourage new members into potential squads within Tees Rowing Club
Secretary
- Ensure Tees Rowing Club meets its legal obligations
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Act as the Tees Rowing Club contact with British Rowing for administration purposes
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In conjunction with Committee Officers, act as a point of contact between members and the committee
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Receive all Tees Rowing Club mail and report to the committee and publicise to all club members as required
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Ensure that Committee meeting minutes are written up in a timely manner
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Ensure that club membership records are accurately maintained
Assistant Secretary
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To assist the Secretary in the Administration of the Club as and when required
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Attend and participate in Club Committee meetings
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Ensure that Committee meeting minutes are written up in the absence of the Secretary
Treasurer
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Manage and maintain Tees Rowing Club accounts and ensure they are audited
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Ensure the Tees Rowing Club committee is aware of the current financial status of the Club and advise of money available for future spending requirements
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Ensure the Tees Rowing Club bills are paid as required, e.g., insurance, British Rowing affiliation
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Prepare an annual budget for the Club and recommend the level of membership subscription
Membership Secretary
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To be the first point of contact and welcome new members
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To process new application forms and follow up accordingly
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Maintain Google Groups
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To access Go Cardless and update as required by the Treasurer
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Support the Treasurer, Captain and Secretary as requested
Equipment Manager
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Organises the equipment maintenance programme in consultation with the Captain, Vice Captains and Coaches
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Overall responsibility for maintaining boats, launches and associated equipment in safe working order
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Report to the Committee on the status of the fleet and any major repairs
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Maintains a damage and maintenance reporting system for use by club members
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In conjunction with the Captain, allocate equipment where appropriate
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Acts as a gatekeeper, effectively, to enable the club to keep track of its equipment
Publicity Officer
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Ensure the club has an active publicity presence on social media and the local community
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Co-ordinate the advance publicity for club events and recruit specific volunteers to pursue advertising and sponsorship as needed
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Be the main point of contact for media-related enquiries to the club
Safety Adviser
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Establish the standards for safe rowing at Tees Rowing Club
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Ensure club safety standards align with those of the national governing body, British Rowing, and other key stakeholders, such as Canal & Rivers Trust
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Encourage members to act in a safe manner report any incidents in a timely manner
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Ensure that the safety performance at Tees RC is regularly reviewed
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Ensure that any learning points from events at Tees RC or elsewhere are used at the club as appropriate
Coach Co-ordinator
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Ensure all Club members who wish to receive coaching have access to a suitable coach
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Ensure compliance of participant welfare
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Maintain a database of current coaches within Tees Rowing Club
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Understand the individual strengths and personal aspirations of each coach
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Facilitate training for all members wishing to qualify as a coach
Welfare Officer
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Ensure members feel welcome, included and supported
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Act as a safeguarding focal point, and in conjunction with the committee, all members and visitors, to uphold the Clubs safeguarding policies and procedures in order to safeguard children and adults at risk
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Ensure the policies set out by British Rowing and other guidance are considered and implemented by the Club to safeguard the membership
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To understand welfare information and make sure this is embedded in the Clubs processes for dealing with issues
Competititon Coordinator/Chair
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To lead the organisation of Tees Rowing Club competitions:
o Regatta
o Long Distance Scull/Small Boats Head
o Christmas Eve Row
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Appointed by, and co-opted member of, the Tees RC Committee