Student Club Presidents
- Paid or unpaid:
- Unpaid
- Location:
- Newcastle University Students' Union
- Time available:
- Several hours a week
- Study level:
- All students
Become a Student Club President
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) supports more than 60 competitive sports clubs, offering plenty of ways to get involved. You could join a club, support Team Newcastle or take part in one-off activities.
As clubs are student-led, you can also become a Principal Committee member and help lead the club, organise activities and support its members. Principal Committee roles include President, Secretary, Treasurer, Welfare Officer and Social Secretary.
As Club President you will:
- lead the club and is responsible for its overall direction, organisation, and representation
- acts as the main point of contact between the club and NUSU
- ensure all policies have been read, understood and adhered to
arrange and Chair Committee meetings - To join the Principal Committee of an existing sports club, you must be a paid member of that club and nominate yourself when elections open.
Or you could start a new sports club by forming a full Principal Committee, setting clear aims and gaining at least 15 paid members within three months to achieve full ratification and receive support from NUSU.
Skills you'll develop
Primary skills
- Skill: ImpactCollaboration
- Skill: ImpactLeading and influencing
- Skill: CreativityProblem solving
- Skill: ExcellenceSelf-management
Secondary skills
- Skill: ExcellenceAdaptability and resilience
- Skill: ExcellenceEthically aware
- Skill: ExcellenceReflective and self-aware
