
Whitchurch Cricket Club is run by its members and relies on volunteers giving their time to keep the club running and moving forward. A number of key roles are currently vacant.
We would really like to hear from anyone who might be interested in getting involved. You do not need to have done the role before. What matters most is being willing to give some time, get involved and work with others around the club. The descriptions below are intended to give you a simple idea of what is involved.
If interested, please email the club inbox (WCC200yrs@outlook.com) giving your name, the role you are interested in and a short paragraph telling us why you would like to take it on and what you feel you could bring to the Club.
Chair*
• Chair Committee meetings
• Help ensure the Club and Committee run properly
• Represent the Club in the wider community
• Maintain key relationships, including with the landlord
• Work closely with the Treasurer on the Club’s finances
• Oversee the Club lease and other key obligations
Secretary*
• Manage the main Club email account and correspondence
• Arrange Committee meetings and the AGM
• Prepare and send agendas
• Take and circulate minutes and actions
• Maintain key Club records
• Follow up agreed Committee actions
Grounds Manager*
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of the cricket ground
• Plan pre-season, in-season and end-of-season work
• Oversee grounds equipment and maintenance
• Coordinate volunteers and contractors where needed
• Advise on whether the ground is fit for matches and training
• Identify future ground needs and likely expenditure
Club Captain*
• Drive consistent standards, behaviour and playing values across senior cricket
• Represent senior cricket acting as the link between Team Captains and the Committee
• Support selection and disciplinary matters where required
• Represent the Club at relevant league meetings
• Help develop future captains and senior players
Bar Manager
The Bar Manager oversees the running of the club bar. This includes keeping it stocked, managing prices, organising staffing and making sure appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained. They also help ensure the bar is run in accordance with the club's licensing requirements.
The full list of all committee and non-committee roles can be found here