Swim Wales is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of one of 3 Regional Volunteer Panels across Wales and help inspire a nation to become aquatically active.
The purpose of The Regional Volunteer Panel is to:
• To assist and support the appointed Swim Wales Aquatics Development Management Team
• To represent Swim Wales in the local community and region
• To enhance Swim Wales’ public image
• To identify new membership, marketing and business development opportunities
Supporting the Vision and strategy set out by the Swim Wales bard of directors and the executive, The Regional Panel has delegated powers to implement actions and initiatives providing such actions connect appropriately with agreed Swim Wales strategies.
Volunteer roles on the panel:
- Chair
- Finance & Administration
- Training & Development
- Events
- Welfare (Safeguarding)
- Marketing & Communications
Why be part of a Regional Volunteer Panel? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of developing and inspiring people within one of the 3 designated regions in Wales to develop a lifelong passion and involvement in Aquatics. Although not essential, you will be able to use your Aquatics experience and passion to help inspire a nation of 3.1 million people to become aquatically active. All members of the panel will act independently in their roles and declare any potential conflicts of interest at the earliest possible opportunity.
Communication skills, both written and verbal, will be absolutely crucial in ensuring the development and progression of the regions. Transparency and integrity will be two integral values that will need to be upheld across all role holders on the panels and consistent, challenging yet engaging communications will help support this ethos.
Swim Wales has a strong commitment to improving equality and diversity within the sport. It is expected that the role holders will uphold this commitment and demonstrate the appropriate inclusive behaviours to support achievement of these aims.
The objectives of the Regional Panel are to:
• Plan and direct the Region’s activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards for governance, financial controls, legislative compliance (including health & safety, child protection, safeguarding, inclusivity, equality and risk management), membership, performance, LTAD commitment, discipline, organisational identity and culture.
• Provide the Main Board with advice and input on key initiatives/issues pertinent and related to Regional matters;
• Oversee implementation of agreed marketing and business development plans in support of the Board’s overall strategy;
• Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all members (clubs, swimmers and volunteers), customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies. Access to transport will be essential. All members of the panel will act independently in their roles and declare any potential conflicts of interest at the earliest possible opportunity. All members of the panel must be a Swim Wales member.
If you are interested, please submit your application form with covering letter explaining which role you would like to apply for and why you believe you will be suitable, to swimwales-admin@swimming.org
Application closing date: 14th September 2018For an informal discussion about the role please contact Head of Aquatic Development Simon.clarke@swimming.org or 07583 015075
Interview Dates: Week commencing 24th September 2018
Swim Wales promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter. Swim Wales is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a discrimination-free working environment. We are committed to an action plan and policy in line with the Equality Act 2010, which ensures that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.
