SECRETARY

Role Descriptor

PURPOSE

To be the principal administrator for the Club, and ensuring the club and its members function effectively.

MAIN FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

  • Be the first point of contact for enquiries
  • Affiliating the Club to the District and Scottish Swimming
  • Maintain an up to date membership register and liaise with Scottish Swimming as required
  • Dealing with correspondence
  • Organising and attending all committee meetings
  • Taking and distributing minutes to relevant parties
  • To liaise with Scottish Swimming, local authority, other clubs and partners as required and maintain effective relationships
  • To ensure club has up to date policies, such as Child Protection, Discipline and Complaint etc.
  • Maintain the club notice board
  • To collect monies for special events/competitions, collate and forward as required
  • Other general administrative duties

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

  • Good organisation and communication skills
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Approachable & friendly
  • Ability to delegate
  • Be aware of key agencies and partners
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be computer literate
  • Motivator & problem solver
  • Patient

REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a member of Scottish Swimming
  • Sign and adhere to the Club’s Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • Attend appropriate training

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

  • Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop (renewable every 3 years)

TIME COMMITMENT

Time commitment can vary dependant on size and nature of club, and events attending.