ROLE TITLE: Chair Person
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Club Committee
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of cricket clubs
- A background in leadership and management would be desirable
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to deal efficiently with problems and issues that may arise
- Needs to be friendly, approachable and contactable
- Well-organised, excellent communicator
- Reliable and committed with confidentiality & tact
- Enthusiastic Leader who is open to new ideas and can listen to others
- Supportive to other volunteers
- Prepared to make instant decisions when necessary
- Confident in some public speaking and keeping order during meetings
ROLE PURPOSE:
- To lead the club to provide high-quality services that meet the membership’s requirements and vision.
- To lead the effective management and development of the club and enable all members to contribute potential skills.
- To chair meetings of the Cricket club and to co-ordinate all club activities.
- To motivate others in a coordinated and progressive way.
- To represent the club on formal occasions and to external bodies i.e. County Board, ECB etc.
- Act as the club’s spokesperson.
MAIN DUTIES:
- To take responsibility for managing the executive committee and the affairs of the club.
- To oversee and guide all decisions taken by the Committee and sub-committees.
- To work closely with all officers and members of the committee.
- In conjunction with the secretary, prepare and present the annual report and ensure all relevant annual reports are produced and circulated.
- To liaise with the secretary on the Agenda for each meeting and approve the minutes before they are circulated well in advance of meetings.
- To liaise with the membership secretary so that an e-mail distribution list can be maintained.
- To be completely familiar with the Constitution, Club Rules, Committee procedures, League Rules and Clubmark requirements.
- To liaise with the Treasurer and the Committee to ensure that funds are spent properly and in the best interests of the club.
- To help prepare and submit any statutory documents that are required.
- If unable to attend any committee meeting, a written report should be sent to the meeting and the Vice Chairman briefed on the Agenda.
- No policy decisions may be taken until approval is received from the whole Committee.
Policy reviewed and updated by Bramshaw Committee Tuesday 5th February 2019