SMSU AGM 2016 – 28 April 2016 4:30pm Motions MOTION 2 – Change in job description for Sports Chair Executive position
PROPOSER: Hester Benham (VP Sports and Societies) SECONDER: Ryan Dowsett: VPC
1. Current job description
Last year, a motion was passed to introduce a new executive team, one role being Sports Chair. Their current job description is as follows: Sports Chair: · Be an active member of the SU Council, presenting reports when required. · Be the representative voice of the Sports Clubs on campus and represent views at University Committees. · Chair the SMSU Sports Forum. · Attend the Sports Alliance as the main representative student member. · With the Vice-President Sports and Societies, aid in the development of Sports Clubs and encourage the ratification of new activities. · With the Vice-President Sports and Societies, investigate sponsorship and fundraising possibilities for Sports Clubs. · Aid in the organisation of Varsity and the Sports and Societies Dinner. · Aid in the organisation of the annual Sports and Societies Conference. · Must be a current member of a sports club. 2. Reasons behind motion to change After a year of this roles existence, it is very clear that it is a vital position for both the Student’s Union and the Sports Development Team. With the changes to student sport this year; the introduction of a student sports strategy, a Sports Development Team, and policy change, it has been noted that the original job description is not a true reflection of the work this position has been practicing this year. With this in mind, the Sports Development Team, Student’s Union staff and the current and incoming Sports Chair would like the present a revised job description. By changing the job description accordingly, we can ensure that for this year the incoming Sports Chair will have a good understanding of what to expect and what will be required of their role. Also, those running for the post in future years will be able to look into the role and get a true reflection of what it represents. 3. Proposal The job description below highlights the key area’s this position would look to fulfil in their time as Sports Chair. Sports Chair: · Be an active member of the SU Council, presenting reports when required
SMSU AGM 2016 – 28 April 2016 4:30pm Motions
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Be an active member of the Sport Development Team including attending meetings every week (1 hour) Be an active member of the Student Sport Partnership including attending all meetings (4 per year) Represent the collective views of student sports clubs Be an active voice among student sport clubs to promote opportunities and engagement with the Sport Development Team Work with the Sports Development team to aid the development of all Sports clubs To visibly support students, clubs and athletes at fixtures and actively encourage students of all levels and abilities to take part in sport and physical activity, including SIMMSactive To work with colleagues to plan and deliver sports events and in particular the Sports Awards, Varsity and Committee Training To lead on the organisation and delivery of projects as directed by the Sports Development team Must be a current member of sports club
Proposed outcome: Change in Sports Chair job description