Description

The Sports Network is a student-led initiative that seeks to develop a vibrant and active sports community at the University of Bristol.

The network is run by our Network Chair Fiona Williams. Being part of the Sports Network gives students the opportunity to make a difference to sport at Bristol on a bigger scale than a singular club.

This year the network is changing with new committee positions and a fresh outlook. With an aim to engage more members of the university community in sport, the network is at the heart of ensuring and promoting change directly from the students for the students.

Nominations are now open for committee positions! You don't have to be involved in sport at a high level to apply, or even part of a sports club. All we ask is for people who want to make a difference to sport at any level at the university. So nominate yourself for a position today!

Please find the descriptions below:

Liberation Officer:

• Engages closely with the liberation networks and individuals at the university to ensure that their views are adequately represented, understanding barriers to sport and address these accordingly
• Bring forward new initiatives to further ensure that members of these communities feel sport is accessible for them
• Ensure that the network acts in line with Union policy and the best interest of members, scrutinising the work of full-time officers and ensuring that their work adequately addresses the students' needs

Wellbeing Officer:

• Engages closely with current sports clubs, networks and individuals to promote the importance of understanding mental and physical health and wellbeing within sport
• Collaborate with all levels of athlete from participation to elite, understanding some of the issues that they are facing with regards to wellbeing and bring these to the front of the network's agenda.
• Ensure that the network acts in line with Union policy and the best interest of members, scrutinising the work of full-time officers and ensuring that their work adequately addresses the students' needs

Access Officer:

• Represent students who would like to be involved in sport at university (participatory level), engaging closely with the intramural team captains
• Work closely with students who would like to be further involved in sport but are unable to currently due to barriers. Understand these barriers and address them
• Ensure that the network acts in line with Union policy and the best interest of members, scrutinising the work of full-time officers and ensuring that their work adequately addresses the students' needs

Event Officer:

• Be the committee lead on the planning and running of events in the network
• Ensure that the network acts in line with Union policy and the best interest of members, scrutinising the work of full-time officers and ensuring that their work adequately addresses the students' need

Nominations close on Sunday 24th November! Apply here: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/user_groups/my_nominations

Example of what you could include in your manifesto:

• Who you are and the relevant experience you have
• Why are you applying for the role?
• What would make you good at the position?
• What would be your primary aim for the year?