Having the right committee in place is the foundation to setting up and running a successful club. It is vital for any rugby club to find the right people and put them in the right role. This will mean a club runs effectively and efficiently.
It is very important that every club clearly identifies the roles required for them. Not all of the roles should or could be on the board/committee. You may choose for the club to set up sub-committees to focus on the different aspects of the organisation e.g. finance, coaching, events.
Once these roles are identified it is also important that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined so that each role within the club has the following outlined and documented:
- Overview of the position
- Responsibilities and duties
- Knowledge and skills required
- Term of the appointment
The roles involved in the operation of a rugby club may include the following:
- President
- Vice-President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Sponsorship
- Club Captain
- Clubhouse Manager
- Information Technology (I.T) / Social Media
- Events
- Past Players / Old Boys/Girls
- Director of Rugby/Head Coach
- General Manager
- Coaches
- Team Managers
- Game Day coordinator
The club should support the upskilling and/or professional development opportunities for people within your club. This could include webinars, online courses, workshops, face to face courses and mentoring. The club should also have initiatives to recognize and rewards its workforce
