► Sports Union President

There are over 70 clubs across the 4 campuses, with everything from Aikido to Volleyball so there will be something for everyone and opportunities to try something new! The Sports Union gives you the opportunity to participate at a variety of levels, from purely recreational level to performance sport so you will be challenged you will be challenged no matter your level. UU Sports Clubs provide you with an opportunity to meet new people and to have fun, whilst helping you get fit at the same time!   Check out the list of clubs on the Sports Union website www.ulstersportsunion.com

You will also find club training times and what activities will be taking place over the coming year. Get involved in the Students Union and Sports Union to maximise your student experience at UU. Best of luck for the coming year!

The Sports Union President's Job Description in accordance with the Constitution Schedule 4 Section 9.1:

The Sports Union President shall:-

 (a)     Chair the Sports Union Executive Committee;

(b)     Represent the Sports Union at all University of Ulster Executive Sports Strategy Committee meetings

 

(c)    Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Sports Union on each campus and support member   Clubs in their internal organisation and administration;

 

(d)  Ensure that the Sports Union and its member Clubs operate within the  remit of the Strategy for Sport identified by the Executive Sports Strategy Group on behalf of the  University;

 

(e)    Ensure that all affiliated Sports Union Clubs operate in accordance with Sports Union policies and procedures;

 

(f)    Be responsible for representing the interests of the Sports Union to the appropriate University Committees and to external organisations as deemed appropriate to include: CUSAI, BUSA and NIUSC;

 

(g)   Be responsible for representing the interests of the Sports Union to the  Students’ Union Overall Executive Committee and other appropriate Students’ Union Committees;

 

(h)    Be required to report to the Students’ Union General Council, Students’  Union General Meetings and be accountable to such meetings;

 

(i)    Increase levels of participation in Sport and Recreation by students attending the University in conjunction with the Sport and Recreation service;

 

(j)    Provide students in the University of Ulster with opportunities for personal development both on and off the sports field;

 

(k)    Develop strategies to raise the levels of performance of both clubs and individuals within the Sports Union to help realise the ambition that the University of Ulster is one of the most successful Universities in Ireland and the United Kingdom for sporting achievement;

 

(l)    Promote student sport in the University of Ulster both within and beyond the University of Ulster;

 

(m)   In consultation with the Honorary Treasurer to source and obtain additional funding for the benefit of student sport;

 

(n)   Advise the University on the development of sports facilities on all campuses to meet the needs of the Sports Union membership and their clubs;

           

(o)   Promote access to and use of Sports facilities on all campuses by students and Sports Union Clubs;

 

(p)  Organise in conjunction with the Sports Development Officer:
                            

                                                                  Club Officer/Site Committee Training
                                                                   Freshers Fayre
                                                                   Colours Ceremony

 

(q)          Be required to carry out other duties as stipulated in his/her Contract of Employment.