Student Rec Sports Council (SRSC)

2007-08 Student Recreational Sports Council

Mission Statement
The Student Recreational Sports Council (SRSC) is an advisory committee comprised of student-leaders from the Assumption Community. The Recreational Sports Council is dedicated to monitoring, improving, and promoting recreational sporting opportunities to the students, faculty and staff at Assumption College. Furthermore, the Council strives to enhance the effectiveness of the recreational programming, policies and procedures.

Membership
Shall consist of representatives from the Recreational Sports areas: Control Desk, Office Staff,  Intramurals, Lifeguards, the Recreational Sports Professional Staff, and any student whom wishes to join the council.

Interested in joining the 2008-09 Council?

It is well worth the time committment. You will need to attend:
Student Leader Orientation Week- August ---1 week before classes begin
One night  per month  for about 1 hour or more
Other time committments depend on council activities

Click here to download an application

Officers / Board Member
The Officers shall consist of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.  The duties and responsibilities covered by an individual member Officer shall be determined year to year. 

1. The president shall preside over the meetings, representing the SRSC to Assumption College

2. The vice-president shall accept responsibilities as assigned by the president and shall take over responsibilities in case of the president’s absence. 

3. The secretary will document all suggestions, complaints, ideas brought up by any council member or the whole council.   He/ she shall maintain minutes from all meetings and efficiently provide the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports with the minutes, to distribute to the council.  The secretary/ treasurer will participate in all discussions and decisions relating to the Recreational Sports Council.

4. Treasurer – He/she shall maintain a system of accounts and records of the council account book.  He/she will participate in all discussions, decisions relating to the Recreational Sports Council.

Supervising staff working with the Recreational Sports Council shall reside within the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports responsibilities.  He/ she shall assist in all organizational aspects of the SRSC.  

Voting for all meetings shall be open for all student staff to attend with notification to someone on the council.  A majority of members present is needed to pass a motion of the business.  In the event of an absent member, voting will be made during meetings with their absence.  The Director and Assistant Director will have the ultimate say on issues brought up by the council.

Meetings will be held usually the last Wednessday of every month at 7:00pm at the Plourde Recreation Center Meeting room.   Other dates and times will be discussed as needed.  All are welcome to attend, with prior notification.

The following are prospective duties, objectives and responsibilities for all Recreational Sports Council members.

Duties/Objectives

• Survey-programs, facilities
• Feedback from participants
• Policy and procedure evaluation
• Leadership with peers
• Serve as Judicial Board for Recreational Sports Department issues
• Assist with training and in-services (CD’s, Office, LG and I.M’s)

Benefits

• Participate in campus leadership week activities and trainings
• Resume builder
• Increased leadership skills
• Working relations with professional staff
• Other opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Professional Assumption recognition

Responsibilities include:

Promotion/Marketing

• Increase Rec. Sports coverage and campus awareness
• Coordinate with staff and other leadership positions to update information (master calendar)

Special Projects

• Voices for Children support staff   September & Light Night Team
• Represent the Recreational Sports Department in leadership meetings and other departmental programs
• Assist developing and coordinating new, stimulating recreation sports opportunities

Facilities/Equipment

• Input on Risk Management plans
• Coordinate input on facility master punchlists / needs 

Program Advisory Council

• Council President will lead the council meetings, with the advisor present to support and provide guidance
• Announce problems, concerns, and suggestions for upcoming events
• Assist in evaluations of  Intramurals,  Club Sports,  Weekend Events and Instructional Programs
• Review fees, policies, procedures, facilities and goals for student input
• Assist in Intramural disciplinary procedures

Overall Council Objectives

• Announce / discuss problems, suggestions, or upcoming events at meetings.
• Review and address policies, facilities and goals.
• Represent the leaders in Recreational Sports, working with professional staff to provide the highest standards for all users, faculty, staff and administration at the Plourde Recreation Center and Assumption College. 
• To review, discuss and advise all Recreational Sports Department Activities, policies, programs and risk management issues.