The Exec

Exec tasks in general

  • To promote the club both within the university and in the public domain
  • To ensure that all information given reflects positively on the individual, the club and the university
  • To make sure the university have up to date and true information about the club, our performance and the courses we run.


Names: Liz Buckingham-Jeffery and Michael Kirkham

Position: Presidents

  • To correspond with the club about competitions and other matters
  • To correspond with the exec and make sure that they have the information required to fulfil their jobs
  • To make sure there is suitable transport for each competition
  • To correspond with other university clubs
  • To liaise with the Union and Sports Officer
  • To make sure we have areas for events and training
  • To answer any queries
  • To organise the annual Warwick competition and Varsity Competitions
  • To arrange fundraising
  • To organise exec meetings for times which a majority can attend
  • To organise entries for grants, club colours and other awards
  • To publicise the club with the Secretary and other exec members
  • It is encouraged that those running for president have been on the exec for a year before and have not been president before. It is also encouraged that there shall be both a male and female president.

Name: Meg Edney

Position: Secretary with Webmaster

  • To take minutes at exec meetings
  • To ensure that everyone receives a copy of the exec meeting minutes
  • To publicise the club with the Presidents
  • To make sure every member of the club and exec has an equal involvement and chance of succeeding in every aspect of the club
  • To ensure that every person has the same opportunity in joining the club, competing for the club and at socials
  • 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
  • To keep the website up to date
  • To write, or ensure someone else provides, reports on every major club activity, including competitions, to place on website
  • To order, collect money for and distribute kit for the whole club twice a year
  • To make sure equipment needed by the club is budgeted for and bought
  • To maintain the equipment
  • To attend the Equal Opportunities in Publications Course and ensure it is abided by
  • Drinking is not obligatory at any occasion and members should be not put under any pressure to do anything they do not wish to do.

Name: Omar Sabri

Position: Treasurer

  • To make sure we have enough money to run the club
  • To try and keep expenses within the budget
  • To ensure payment for competition entries
  • To correspond with Union and President about any money problems or grant applications
  • To work out petrol costs for competitions in advance where possible
  • To organise with the subsequent Treasurer (where possible) the budget for the following year
  • To obtain sponsorship for the club.

Name: Adam Martin

Position: SERC Training Officer

  • To improve the squad at a competitive level whilst involving each member of the club equally
  • To prepare and run a variety of first aid and SERC training sessions to cater for the whole club
  • To liaise with the Speeds Training Officer to ensure all training sessions run successfully
  • To liaise with the Course Co-ordinator to organise regular NPLQ hours if possible
  • To ensure that the club members know when training times are
  • To make fair and appropriate team selections along with the Speeds training officer, to be presented to the Presidents and the Exec for approval
  • To ensure everyone has an equal chance at succeeding
  • To keep a track of who attends sessions and to give everyone an equal chance to prove their ability
  • To ensure all training is safe and that the participants understand fully as to what they are to do
  • To warn participants of any dangers
  • To adhere to the University and RLSS constitutions.

Name: Laura Rumsey

Position: Speeds Training Officer

  • To improve the squad at a competitive level whilst involving each member of the club equally
  • Allow a variety of speed, technique and fitness sessions to cater for the whole club at a variety of times
  • To keep a track of who attends sessions and keep a record of individual and team times
  • To liaise with the SERC Training Officer to ensure all training sessions run successfully
  • To work with the Presidents to ensure there are suitable recorded timings for competitions entries, in particular for the Student National Lifesaving Championships
  • To ensure that the club know when training times are
  • To make fair and appropriate team selections along with the SERC training officer, to be presented to the Presidents and the Exec for approval
  • To ensure everyone has an equal chance at succeeding and to give everyone an equal chance to prove their ability
  • To ensure all training is safe and that the participants understand fully as to what they are to do
  • To warn participants of any dangers
  • To adhere to the University and RLSS constitutions.

Name: Daniel Jacklin

Position: RLSS Liason and Course Co-ordinator

  • To be a lifesaving TA where possible
  • To make sure all club members know which courses are running, when and where they are, and what their prerequisites are
  • To ensure each member of the club has a current RLSS Lifesaving Certificate if competing in an RLSS Competition
  • To check prerequisites for courses and competitions
  • To liaise with the SERC Training Officer to organise regular NPLQ hours if possible
  • To arrange courses, trainers, assessors, assessments and equipment for courses
  • To fill in paperwork in advance and ensure the RLSS have registered the courses
  • To fill in assessment forms and make sure the assessor knows all information
  • To brief the candidates for assessments
  • To make sure all teachers are adhering to the RLSS Code of Conduct
  • To ensure that there is a Qualified Lifesaving TA for future years.

Name: Scott Chamberlin-Wibbeke

Position: Social Secretary

  • To organise regular and inclusive socials for the club in a variety of locations
  • To make sure the club adheres to the Union's policy of safe and equal initiations
  • To ensure no activity is forced upon a club member
  • To ensure that drinking is not compulsory in order to attend/enjoy a social
  • To organise the Warwick Competition social.