Committee Roles
Captain
Manages training, coaching and associated resource allocation
Sets out general direction/focus of the Club and communicates this regularly to members
Produces Club Event Calendar in consultation with Squad Leaders
First point of contact for Dispute Resolution
Chair
Manages Committee
Represents the Club at British Rowing regional level and at meetings of other organisations
Committee Member
Represents Club members and acts as a further point of contact and engagement between members and Committee
Ensures diverse range of views from across the Club are considered at Committee meetings
Entries
Ensures Club crews are properly entered in events as agreed by the Club Captain
Maintains a record of race fees for each member
Circulates all information received from Event Organisers to relevant Club members
Fleet & Facilities
First point of contact for repairs and maintenance of equipment and boathouse facilities
Co-ordinates any repair/maintenance work where required
Manages day-to-day boathouse stock (eg nuts, washers, toilet paper)
Membership
Signposts enquiries from potential members to relevant info/application process
Corresponds with Club members at the beginning of each year regarding annual fees, following up outstanding fees where required throughout the year.
Maintains Club mailing lists
Works jointly with the Welfare Officer and relevant Squad Leader to co-ordinate additional member support where required
Issues boathouse keys and maintains a record of current keyholders
Secretary
Arranges monthly Club Committee meetings and circulates minutes to all Club members
Acts as a point of contact for British Rowing, other clubs and associations; forwarding on correspondence to relevant Club members
Maintains Club details on British Rowing's ClubHub
Maintains Club website and social media channels
Social
Organises Christmas Ceilidh
Organises other regular social events throughout the year
Treasurer
Responsible for the collection and disbursement of all Club monies and keeping proper accounting records of all transactions
Presents audited accounts showing the Club’s annual financial position at the AGM
Presents brief account reports showing the Club's monthly financial position to each Committee meeting
Maintains the Club's Asset Register for insurance purposes
Ensures all service charges (eg insurance) are paid/renewed appropriately
Non-Elected Roles
These roles have a voice, but no vote on Committee issues
Appointed by Club Captain
Vice-Captain
Supports Club Captain in their duties and acts as their deputy
Appointed by Committee
Safety Officer
Raises awareness of good practice regarding Health & Safety
Advises, investigates and reports on any serious incidents
Organises annual capsize drill
Completes Annual Club Safety Audit for British Rowing
Reads and circulates regular British Rowing Safety Reports
Appointed by Committee
President (Honorary Role)
Club figurehead
Represents the club at public events
Appointed by Committee BUT THEN OPERATES INDEPENDENT FROM COMMITTEE
Welfare Officer
Raises awareness of good practice regarding Welfare
Advises, investigates and reports on any Welfare issues where appropriate
Reads and circulates any British Rowing Welfare Policy updates