Sport President

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The Sport President (part of the Officer Trustee Team) works full-time for SMSU. They receive a salary from the Students’ Union allocated funds and the Students’ Union also contributes towards their campus accommodation costs. The Sport President holds an employment contract with the Students’ Union (via University) and is accountable to the SMSU Trustee Board. The main responsibilities include:

  • Shall be one of the prime representatives of the Students’ Union and seek to involve as many students in the Students’ Union and its activities as possible.
  • Be a Trustee and Company Director of St Mary’s Students’ Union.
  • Be the Chair of the Students’ Union Board of Trustees.
  • Be the Chair of the Sports Zone and ensure that the decisions made are implemented.
  • Support the other Presidents to fulfil their priorities.
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  • Be a signatory of the Students’ Union.
  • Be the main contact for Sport Clubs’ committee members and collate their feedback to present to the university.
  • Be a member of relevant committees within the institution, reporting back to the Students’ Union on outcomes and discussions.
  • Liaise with the Sports St Mary’s team and facilitate regular meetings.
  • Oversee club account management and grant allocation to ensure it is fairly distributed and provide a report to the Sports Zone based on these decisions.
  • Support the other Presidents to fulfil their priorities.
  • Research the facilities and resourcing of other institutions to aid bids and cases for further investment in student sport.
  • Work with the SU Team to organise the annual Varsity with Brunel SU.
  • Work with the SU Team to organise the annual Sports Awards.
  • Work closely with the Sports Development Team and Sport St Mary’s to ensure the continuous development of Sports Clubs including coordinating the annual Sports Conference.
  • Develop student sport in accordance with the Student Sport Strategy.
  • Create and develop sport and healthy lifestyle activities and campaigns.

Role Title
Sport President

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 - 5.15pm

Dates of employment
20 June 2021 - 30 June 2022

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