- 9 Ways to Make it Easier to Run Your Club
- Characteristics of successful sport club Presidents
- There are so many reasons to become your club’s next president
- What does a successful club President actually do?
- How can Presidents and Vice Presidents work as an effective team?
- What to consider before becoming a sports club president
- What is the Role and Responsibility of a Sports Club Committee?
- How to become your club’s next President
- How to remove the club President
- So you’re President, now what?
- Information club Presidents need before getting started
- Empower and Induct the club committee
- Planning the year will save so much time
- The power of effective delegation
- Identifying your club’s community and stakeholders
- President’s key tasks throughout the year
- Major activities required to complete the club year
- What is Volunteering?
There are so many reasons to become your club’s next president
OK, being a club president can be challenging.
Most people who have never been in the role assume it can daunting. There is a notion that the President must be the hardest working person in the club, who is solely responsible for the success of the club.
The committee is responsible for all club activities. The key characteristic of successful Presidents and their committees is that they know exactly what the club is seeking to achieve. They have recruited people into each role. And, they are continually communicating with everybody to ensure the club is on track to achieve its goals. They are ready for any issues and challenges that may arise so that a resolution can be found as early as possible.
Presidents don’t have to be working the longest hours at the club but successful Presidents are definitely those who are the most informed!
Being a President, while having a commitment of time and energy (and let’s be honest, a lack of sleep), has so many positive aspects.
Creates long-lasting friendships
The characteristic of successful Presidents is that they know everybody and everything that happens in the club. This comes from talking to people and building quality relationships which, over time, inevitably turn into quality and lasting friendships.
Build your own leadership skills
The President is your club’s leader so it is a great opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills. A key function of leadership is the President’s ability to “influence the behaviour of others”. This is to help you achieve club goals, so it is always good to develop and practice these skills.
Great sense of satisfaction
As you progress through the year and achieve the goals of the club, this often creates a sense of achievement and personal satisfaction. Being club President gives you the opportunity to create a difference in your club. Creating a positive difference in people’s lives is very satisfying and rewarding
You are looked up to and admired by your members
Whether you realise it or not, Presidents are role models. It is amazing how many people we talk to who tell us that their club President has made such a big difference in their lives.
An opportunity to give back to your club and community
Joining a club committee and becoming club President is a great way to “give back” to the club that potentially has been your sporting home since you were a child.
If you have participated in a sports club activity, anywhere, then this was only made possible because somebody else did the work. At some stage everybody who has ever participated in a sports club activity should “give back”. What better way than club President?
A great way to build your skills
A club President is a great way to build both life and professional skills. You can apply these to many other areas of your life. Many people build up experience and expertise in their volunteer sports club roles, which they have then used as a basis for future job applications or a key feature of their resume.
So yes, the role of the President does take up a proportion of your time. You have to attend meetings on a regular basis. You will be answering phone calls from members at all times of the day and night. And yes, it will be hard work. But the role of the President is very rewarding and creates a lifetime experience that can’t be replicated anywhere else.
Check out our additional resources for club Presidents
On-demand Training for PresidentsMaking it EASY to be a Successful club President
Sports Community created the online training series “Making it easy to be a successful club President” to empower sports club Presidents to eliminate these negative experiences and empower you to lead your club effectively. And most importantly, to allow you to enjoy your time in the role.
This is a training series that you do in your own time, at your own pace - whenever you like.
Your purchase includes:
• Six training videos
• A comprehensive workbook that includes notes and exercises.
• Access to an exclusive Facebook group for club Presidents
Take one of our online courses
Our "Induction to Committee" online training course is a 14-part video series covering all aspects of leading a club from attracting sponsors to winning grants to club culture and governance.
Over 9 hours of tips, templates, best practices and case studies including everything from running an AGM to building a positive club culture
• Take the course anytime and anywhere
• Revisit videos when you need to
• Perfect for Presidents new to the role.