TEAM CAPTAIN (SPORTS ONLY)
Role
The Team Captains responsibilities mostly fall on match of your sports club’s fixtures. Captains are
responsible for minor administration tasks for BUCS and the Students Union both before/after their
fixture, as well as selecting the squad for match days. They are also the point of contact between the
other team and the referee, they must have good interpersonal skills and be able to make well thought
out decisions under pressure.
Responsibilities
1) To select teams and make any changes/revisions in discussion with coaches and other
committee members.
2) To liaise with the Student Activities team with regards to fixtures.
3) To select players fairly.
4) To ensure that the team knows what is expected of them in terms of commitment and attitude
towards training and competition.
5) To encourage the players to be open and frank about all issues concerning the club.
6) To communicate with players and to listen and react appropriately to any problems that may
arise.
7) Ensure matches are played within the rules of your sport’s governing body and BUCS.
8) Responsible for managing any appeals/complaints on match days.
Skills & Qualities
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Excellent communication skills
Strong organisation skills
Respected member of the club
Lead by example
Good attention details
Strong belief in team spirit
Ability to inspire & motivate to raise team morale
Ability to handle the conflicts that arise when a team is under pressure
Fair, diplomatic and enthusiastic.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact your sport/society alternatively email Sarah
Latham (Student Activities Manager) at [email protected].