Club Officer Roles

Nominations are now closed for Club Officers to be elected at the 2023 AGM, more information regarding the roles can be found below.

The roles are:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Director of Finance
  • Director of Membership Services
  • Director of Beach Operations
  • Director of Surf Sports
  • Director of Junior Activities
  • Director of Youth
  • Club Captain/s

Standing Committees

Nominations are open for the following committees and are to be selected by the incoming Executive Committee:

  • Judiciary Committee (3 Past Presidents)
  • Life Membership Committee (5 Life Members)

Club Position Holders

Expressions of interest will be called for in due course. Appointments will be made by the incoming Executive Committee.

ROLE INFORMATION

President

(a) The President shall exercise a general supervision over the affairs of the Club.

(b) The key responsibilities of the President shall include;

(i) Represent the interests of the Club and its members at any external board, committee or group that may assist in the advancement and furthering of the Club.

(ii) Be chairperson and preside at all meetings, except where a special or established committee is appointed with the chairperson designated.

(iii) See that the duties of the other officers and position holders are properly performed.

(iv) Have a sound knowledge of the Association at different levels and the applicable Constitutions pertaining thereto.

(v) Ensure the Club is operating within the guidelines set out by SLSWA and SLSA.

(vi) Ensure the Club’s strategic plan is reviewed, maintained and updated on a yearly basis.

(vii) Coordinate club policies and objectives between all sections of the club.

(viii) Supervise contracted employees of the club and ensure performance levels are in accordance with expected outcomes as determined in the contract of service.

(c) The President has the power to suspend from office or membership any Officer or Member of the Club, whose continuance in Office or Membership would, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, be detrimental to the club. Such suspension shall continue until the next meeting of the Executive Committee, when it shall cease unless the Executive Committee directs otherwise.

Vice President

(a) The Vice President/Director of Community Affairs and Information shall assist the President in the discharge of his or her duties, and in the absence of the President shall have like powers and authority.

(b) The key responsibilities of the Vice President shall include;

(i) Assist the President as required.

(ii) In the absence of the President, have all duties, powers and authority of the President.

(iii) Maintain discourse with Sponsors, the local Government Authority responsible for the control and management of City Beach, media outlets and other community organisations, promoting the positive aspects of the club’s activities.

Director of Finance

(a) The Director of Finance and Commercial Operations shall be responsible for the financial management of the Club.

(b) The key responsibilities of the Director of Finance shall include;

(i) Present a Statement of Account monthly to the Executive Committee.

(ii) Arrange the preparation and presentation of an Annual Balance Sheet and Statement of Account to be presented, duly audited, to the Annual General Meeting of the club.

(iii) Ensure an appropriate budget for the ensuing season is presented to the Executive Committee by the 31st October annually.

(iv) Manage and maintain the financial records of the Club and report activities monthly to the Executive Committee.

(v) Arrange for the payment of all accounts that have been raised for payment by the Executive committee.

(vi) Oversee the management of the Club’s shop, bar, hall hire and other commercial activities.

(vii) Be authorised to act in the capacity of “Secretary” for the purpose of meeting any statutory or legally binding document requiring such endorsement.

Director of Membership Services 

The Director of Membership Services and Infrastructure shall be responsible for the management of all matters pertaining to membership services and clubrooms cleanliness and maintenance.

Director of Beach Operations

  • The Director of Beach Operations shall be responsible for the management of all matters pertaining to life saving services and emergency services as practised at City Beach; including compliance with the club’s Patrol contract.
  • The key responsibilities of the Director of Beach Operations shall include;
  • Any express provisions made by the Executive Committee.
  • Support of the Patrol Officer, Aerial Services Officer and Mobile Services Officer in the effective organisation and operation of their respective portfolios.
  • Liaise with the First Aid Officer regarding the maintenance and availability of First Aid resources.
  • Support the Education Officer in establishing and implementing training and requalification practices.

Director of Surf Sports

(a) The Director of Surf Sports shall be responsible for the management of all matters pertaining to competition at club, interclub, national and international level.

(b) The key responsibilities of the Director of Surf Sports shall include;

  • Any express provisions made by the Club’s Constitution.
  • Coordinate and assist with the implementation of training programs.
  • Coordination of Coaching Structure including qualification and requalification.
  • Consider Officiating needs of the club.
  • Coordinate the maintenance of all surf sports equipment.
  • Submit and comply with budget outcomes.
  • Submit reports to Executive Committee.
  • Coordinate and assist with special club events, club championships and carnivals.
  • Submit carnival entries for all competitions as required.
  • Comply with all requirements for entry into carnivals.
  • Ensure competitors meets minimum requirements for entry.
  • Maintain a record of all members’ performance and results at all inter-club competitions.

Director of Junior Activities

(a) The Director of Junior Activities shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to Junior activities.

(b) The key responsibilities of the Director of Junior Activities shall include;

  • Any express provisions made by the Club’s Constitution.
  • Assist with the coordination of Junior activities.
  • Submit reports to the Executive Committee.
  • Coordinate programs within the budget outcomes.
  • Manage and support Age Managers, assistants and coaches.
  • Distribute resources and relevant correspondence when required.
  • Monitoring the implementation of new initiatives.

Director of Youth

(a) The Director of Youth shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to Youth activities. These shall be provided for Members in the Under 15 (Cadet) and Under 17 Age groups.

(b) The key responsibilities of the Director of Youth shall include;

  • Any express provisions made by the Club’s Constitution.
  • Coordinate activities and programs for youth members.
  • Submit reports to the executive committee.
  • Coordinate programs with the budget outcomes.
  • Act as the primary contact for all youth related matters within the club.

 Club Captain

  • The Club Captain shall provide leadership and be a role model for other Club Members and encourage others to take up club positions, get involved in Club activities and assist the Club in other ways.
  • The key responsibilities of the Club Captain shall include, but not be limited by the following duties;
  • Coordinate and liaise with other officers and position holders towards the improvement of the efficiency of Surf Life Saving.
  • Take responsibility for the efficient servicing of the Club’s Patrol Contract and ensure patrolling members understand their duties and responsibilities whilst on patrol.
  • Shall attend Beach Operations Committee meetings and shall be the Chairperson at meetings.
  • Attend Executive Committee meetings when invited in order to provide input in relation to Beach Operations Committee activities.
  • Take a leading role in the conduct of Senior Club Sunday morning activities such as Club meetings and Club swims and in the organisation of social events for senior Club members.
  • Improve communication and cohesion between the separate areas of the Club’s competitors (boats, board & ski, beach, IRB teams & masters etc.) in order to promote the “One Club One Community” philosophy.
  • Be a point of reference and the public face for new members and assist in their integration into Club activities and members’ responsibilities.