Club Rep
What does a BMC Climbing Wall Rep do?
The Area Club Rep role is to support BMC-affiliated clubs and facilitate club development within their BMC Local Area. They also sit on the clubs committee, where they discuss matters relating to and of interest to clubs. The clubs committee facilitates the sharing of information between clubs and facilitates communication and consultation by the BMC with affiliated clubs on all matters relating to clubs.
Key tasks and responsibilities of the role
- Building relationships with local clubs in their area
- Advising clubs on meeting their development goals and linking them with the support they need
- Facilitating links and information sharing between clubs
- Connecting clubs with opportunities to involve themselves with local and national initiatives
- Gathering club thoughts & opinions, and identifying club needs to influence BMC Strategy
- Acting as a visible point of contact and representative for clubs in their area
More information about the role
- Knowledge and experience of running climbing and/or walking clubs
- Be a current and active member of a local or national club
- Personable, with good communication skills
- Interest in club development
- Attendance in person or online at area meetings (approx. 4 a year)
- Attendance at Clubs committee meetings
- Club Officer support on complex or difficult issues
- Satisfaction knowing you are helping to support and develop local clubs
- Contribute to the BMC’s work representing climbers and walkers in the UK
- Pass on knowledge and experience to other club leaders
- Influence and improve support for mountaineering clubs in your local area
- Become part of a community of committed volunteers, giving back to the mountaineering community
- Further opportunities to get involved with the BMC’s work.
- An opportunity to develop your skills and learn new skills.
If you are interested in finding out more about this role or would like to get involved, please contact the following staff member or get in touch with your local area chair/secretary.
Jane Thompson (BMC Clubs Officer): Jane@thebmc.co.uk