South Lanarkshire Disability Sport: Committee Member

Recruiting body: South Lanarkshire Disability Sport

Closing date: Friday 20 March 2020

South Lanarkshire Disability Sport (SLDS) is a voluntary sport group where the main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities in partnership with key local agencies in the four local authority areas of Camglen, Hamilton, Clydedale, East Kilbride. SLDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body of sport for athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability. SLDS achieved SDS Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) which ensures all governance is up to date and appropriate. The committee of SLDS now wishes to appoint new committee members to join the branch.

Role Title – Committee Member (voluntary)

Organisation – South Lanarkshire Disability Sport (SLDS)

Responsible to – South Lanarkshire Disability Sport Committee

Location – South Lanarkshire

Contract – This is a voluntary position, but all reasonable expenses will be paid. Committee members will be expected to attend branch meetings (held 4-6 times per year), support the branch to maintain SDS Minimum Operating Requirements and support the chairperson in driving the branch forward. The Level of time commitment is flexible and will be tailored to suit the applicant’s current commitments and the needs of the branch.

Term – Minimum 2 year (can be re-elected at annual AGM)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Enthusiastic
  • Prepared to make a regular time commitment
  • Prepared to make decisions when necessary
  • Passionate about disability sport

MAIN DUTIES:

  1. Responsibility for attending committee management meetings and reporting back to appropriate members with matters arising from meeting (if required).
  2. When unable to attend meetings, send apologies along with a short report to the Secretary for the minutes.
  3. Complete trustee’s declaration.
  4. Be completely familiar with SLDS constitution, clubs/organisation committee procedures and the SLDS rules and regulations.
  5. Vote on SLDS matters when asked to and attend EGM and AGM meetings.
  6. To support SLDS to ensure SDS Minimum Operating Standards are kept up to date and complete.
  7. To be part of committee sub groups assisting in: Securing funds, organising events and strengthening communications with members and clubs
  8. Support the chairperson in the work of SLDS

Interviews

Interviews will be arranged after the closing date.

Applications

All applicants should send a note of interest to Patrick Murphy on Patrick.Murphy@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk detailing why you are interested in the role and any relevant skills and experience.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Patrick Murphy on the above email.