Roles
Club & League Volunteer Roles
GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL WOULDN’T EXIST WITHOUT THE THOUSANDS OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS.
There are lots of different roles required to run a football club, from physical roles such as coach, to behind the scenes roles such as secretary.
Below are some of the roles that you can get involved in and a brief explanation of their responsibilities
Learn about some roles you can take on below to play your part and keep the game running!
The role of a chairperson is to oversee the running of the club/league and ensure that it is run efficiently and managed appropriately. They will lead club/league meetings and provide leadership in all areas such as club tournaments, etc.
The treasurers role will be to ensure that the club stays financially sustainable, pay all expenses, and collect any monies owed to the club.
The Secretary is one of the most important roles in a club or league. The main point of contact for Cambridgeshire FA, team managers and clubs/leagues, the Secretary will look after the administrative duties for the club/league.
The fixtures secretary will be in charge of organising pitches for home games, and ensuring that the club’s teams can play all of their games.
All teams will require a manager to organise the team for fixtures, lead the team on matchdays, and organise training. In a lot of cases this will also include coaching the team as well to develop their ability.
The club welfare officer ensures that the club operates a safe, child friendly environment and promotes good practice in line with the club’s Child Protection Policy.
