The Chairman is the captain of the club setting the vision for the club, both in terms of the immediate short term plan and to the longer term development plan of the club.

What kind of person should you be?

• A diplomatic peacekeeper – a club committee is an arena of many different personalities so the ability to listen and keep the peace is essential. Discretion is also important.
• An effective manager – tasks will have to be allocated to people; the ability to delegate is required.
• A fair leader – a club needs leadership and this starts at the top. Clubs respond positively to a fair leader who takes into consideration the views and opinions of others.
• A good communicator – communication is essential to lead meetings and to inspire the club to develop and work efficiently.
• A multi-tasker – a jack of all trades, some knowledge or experience of all aspects of the club is required.

The core responsibilities of the role

• Provide leadership within the club setting short term plans for the season being realistic about what the club can achieve in a season off the field. Provide leadership by supporting the development of long term objectives for the club.
• Liaise with the Honorary Secretary in meetings and (where necessary) provide advice and guidance in responding to club correspondence.
• Manage the committee meetings to ensure every member has the opportunity to express their opinion on relevant matters and ensure that decisions are made on issues.
• Ensure through liaising with SRUFC Honorary Secretary, that the club is running efficiently and is meeting its obligations to the RFU and Constituent Body.

The commitment from you:

The workload will be constant; possibly heavier at the beginning of the season (and particularly around club meetings).

What do you get out of it?

You will have the opportunity to lead a club that has a strong influence within the local community. With energy and commitment you can lead the development of SRUFC for future generations - something to be proud of.