The Committee
Here you can find out who our committee members are and what the responsibilities of each of the roles are.
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In general, it is the job of the committee to:
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To promote the club both within the university and in the public domain
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To ensure that all information given reflects positively on the individual, the club and the university
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To adhere to the University and RLSS constitutions
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Where possible, attend all club activities
2022-23
Amy Parnell (She/Her)
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Club Captain
It is encouraged that those running for club captain have been on the committee before.
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To ensure, with the training officers, that the club has suitable facilities for events and training
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To answer any general queries
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To ensure any competitions held by the club are well organised
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The Club Captain​ will be responsible for ensuring someone capable is organising and running the competitions
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This person, be it themselves, another committee member, or other experienced lifesaver should have the support of the committee when requested
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To correspond with other university clubs when needed
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To liaise with Sport Sheffield and the Sports Officer when needed
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To make sure the university have up to date and true information about the club, our performance and the courses we run
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To communicate to club members details of the committee and their responsibilities
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To correspond with the committee and make sure that hey have the information required to fulfil their jobs
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To ensure that there is good communication between all members of the committee and the rest of the club
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To organise and chair committee meetings at times which the majority of the committee can attend
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Training Officer
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To ensure that the club has suitable facilities for training ​
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To improve the squad at a competitive level whilst involving each member of the club equally
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To prepare and run a variety of SERC and speeds training sessions
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To keep track of individual members and their ability, as well as the whole teams
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To lease with the committee to ensure that all sessions are run successfully
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To ensure club members know when training is
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To make fair and appropriate team selections to be put to the committee for approval
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To ensure everyone has an equal chance at succeeding and an equal chance to show their ability
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To ensure all training is safe and to warn participants of any potential dangers
Competition Secretary
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To organise transport to and from every competition
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To work out fuel costs for competitions in advance where possible
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To email club informing members of and inviting members to upcoming competitions
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To pass on a list of club members attending each competition to training officers for team selection
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To enter teams for competitions
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To ensure (with the equipment officer) that the necessary equipment is prepared before a competition, transported there, handed over, accounted for and transported back
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To pay entry for competitions (liaise with treasurer) and to organise all members paying for food and social
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To assist the captain where needed with running the home competitions
RLSS Liaison
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To attend branch meetings
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To communicate with RLSS representatives
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To maintain up to date contact information for branch and local RLSS members
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To bring upcoming RLSS events to the attention of the committee
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Communicate with the RLSS and the SU to co-ordinate any campaigns (such as Don't Drink and Drown) with the assistance of the committee.
Molly Holland (She/Her)
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Secretary
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To take minutes at committee meetings
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To ensure that a copy of the committee meeting minutes are available
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To organise publicity materials with the Publicity Officer
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To update the code of conduct, risk assessment and constitution at the start of the academic year, in accordance with University guidelines and the past AGM
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To organise the AGM and any EGMs in accordance with the constitution
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To handle appeals to the committee as detailed in the Constitution​
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Alice Lowcock (She/Her)
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Treasurer
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To ensure there are sufficient funds to run the club
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To try and keep expenses within the budget
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To liaise with competition secretary to arrange payment for competition entries
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To correspond with Union and club captain about any money problems or grant applications
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To organise the budget for the following year, with the subsequent treasurer if possible
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To look into obtaining sponsorship for the club
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To arrange fundraising
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Hannah McElroy (She/Her)​
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Welfare & Inclusions Officer
It is recommended that this position is held simultaneously with another position, but not by the Captain or either of the Training Officers
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To attend the Equal Opportunities Course and ensure it is abided by
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To make sure every member of the club and committee has an equal involvement and chance of succeeding in every aspect of the club
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To ensure that every person has the same opportunity in joining the club, competing for the club and at socials
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To sort out problems as best they can about teams and the team selection process and to act as a link between the relevant people
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Club Safety Officer
It is recommended that this position is held simultaneously with another position, but not by the Captain or either of the Training Officers
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To complete risk assessments
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To work with the captain and training officers to ensure that training is safe
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To work with the captain to ensure competitions are safe
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To complete independent incident reports to Sport Sheffield, should anything arise​
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Equipment Officer
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It is recommended that this role be held in conjunction with another position.
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To order, manage money for and distribute kit (including swim hats and swimwear) for all club members
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To maintain the training equipment and equipment storage areas
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To maintain and update a list of all equipment owned by the club, its location and the condition it is in
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To liaise with Training Officers to determine what equipment is needed for training and the keep a record of this
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To make sure training equipment needed by the club is budgeted for with the Treasurer
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To prepare equipment for competitions (including First Aid Kits) with the Competition Secretary
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To make arrangements for equipment to be taken to competitions safely, used appropriately and brought back in the condition it started
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Lili James (She/Her)
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Publicity Officer
This position can be held simultaneously with another position, or as a single role.
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To co-ordinate a successful Freshers publicity drive, and repeat for Refreshers if necessary
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Manage (and create) the club website
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Keep the club website up to date with club news and relevant documents
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To write, or ensure someone else provides, a report on every major club activity, including competitions, to place on the website
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Manage the club’s social media accounts (primarily Instagram, Facebook and Twitter)
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Liaise with other committee members, especially the Club Captain, to gain relevant information for the website and publicity material
