Club Committee

Club Chair

The chair’s main role is to ensure the smooth and effective running of the branch committee.

As the branch figurehead, they should champion the club’s activities for the members, promote the branch’s public image and encourage the development of the branch.

BSAC guidance

Treasurer

Treasurers manage the branch finances and track the monies in and out of the branch.

The treasurer plays a vital role in predicting income and expenditure, and budgeting for any major purchases – and for their upkeep and eventual replacement. 

BSAC guidance

Membership Officer

The Membership Officer helps recruit and retain members of the branch to grow the club’s membership

This role helps keep the membership informed of the club’s activities and en-gauges new members of the club to get involved in the Clubs activities and plan events.

Secretary

The secretary is effectively in charge of branch communications and the scheduling of branch meetings, committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting.

Communication is normally between the branch officers, branch members and BSAC HQ.

BSAC guidance

Welfare / Officer

The branch Welfare Officer is responsible for ensuring the branch complies with statute and BSAC guidance about discrimination and protection of those at risk.

Diving Officer

The Diving Officer or DO is key to the safe and smooth running of the branch’s diving activities.

The DO authorise all diving activities for the Club and coordinates with Dive Managers to assist in controlling these activities. They liaise with the training Officer to upskill members.

BSAC guidance

Training Officer

The Training Officer – Coordinates training and supports instructors to deliver BSAC Training Programmes.

They have a good understanding of BSAC training systems and help guide branch members who want to up-skill and develop new diving skills.