Board Member Job Descriptions

President

  • The President is the Chief Executive Officer and will preside/chair at all Board, and Annual/Special Meetings of Phoenix Recreation.
  • Serve as spokesperson or shall designate an official representative of the Phoenix Recreation for the purpose of advancing the objectives and policies of Phoenix Recreation.
  • Commission special or ad hoc committees when considered necessary.
  • Delegate responsibilities to other Board Members or committees as required.
  • Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees of Phoenix Recreation.
  • Direct the activities of Phoenix Recreation in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Association.
  • Ensure that all orders and resolutions are acted upon.
  • Prepare and submit a written report of the activities of Phoenix Recreation at the Annual General Meeting.

Vice President

  • Perform all duties of the President in his/her absence.
  • Assist the President with other duties as required.

Secretary

  • Act as the clerk at all Board Meetings, recording votes, attendance and proceedings.
  • Give notice of all Board Meetings to all Board Members prior to each meeting.
  • Prepares the agenda for each meeting in consultation with the President.
  • Carry out the correspondence of Phoenix Recreation as directed by the Board of Directors.
  • Prepare an orientation package for all new Board Members.
  • Request reports from each committee for purposes of preparing and compiling the annual report for the Annual General Meeting.
  • Give notice of the Annual General Meeting not less than 21 days prior to the meeting.
  • Provide a list of the Board of Directors to the R.M. of Headingley on an annual basis.
  • Maintain all records of Phoenix Recreation and ensure the safety of permanent files.

Treasurer

  • Serve as the custodian of all monies of Phoenix Recreation and keep complete accounts of all the assets, liabilities, receipts and disbursements.
  • Present a report as per financial policies at each board meeting.
  • Prepare an annual budget to be presented to the Board of Directors prior to the Annual General Meeting.
  • Submit the financial records for review on an annual basis.
  • Monitor the monthly/yearly financial operations of the Community Club.

Canteen Coordinator

  • Purchase all supplies for the canteen.
  • Set prices for the canteen.
  • Inventory all canteen supplies for the year end inventory.
  • Ensure that the necessary floats are available for all events and programs as required.
  • Submit monies to the Treasurer for deposit on a regular basis.
  • Liaise with other program coordinators (Ball, Hockey, Nursery School, etc) to maintain an up to date list of volunteers
  • Develop canteen schedule and distribute as required.
  • Establish guidelines for canteen volunteers and post as required (e.g. cleaning, stocking, cash, etc)
  • Orientate new canteen volunteers as required.
  • Clean canteen cleanliness during canteen season, as well as pre season and post season.

Hockey Director

  • oversees the Phoenix Hockey program
  • organizes try outs and ensures player selections are done fairly
  • ensures all team registrations are completed on a timely basis
  • ensures all teams operate and complete league schedules
  • monitors teams activities ensuring conformity with Association policies
  • attends Assiniboine Park Hockey Association League meetings as required
  • maintains communication between parents, players and coaches with respect to upcoming events, i.e. pictures, tournaments
  • recruit coaching staff for each team
  • maintains strong level of commitment towards player development
  • provides canteen coordinator with a list of parents involved in the Phoenix Hockey program
  • maintain up to date and accurate records of all players registered with Phoenix Recreation
  • make recommendations to Phoenix Recreation Association on registration fees, equipment purchases, etc.
  • ensure proper storage, collection and maintenance of al hockey equipment owned by Phoenix Recreation
  • report any ice facility concerns to maintenance staff and/or Phoenix Recreation Association as required

Softball Convener

  • oversee the Phoenix Minor Softball program
  • advertise registration dates and register players
  • ensure all team registrations are completed in a timely manner
  • ensure all teams operate and complete league schedule
  • Attend St. James Minor Softball meetings as required
  • Maintain communications between parents, players and coaches with regarding to tournaments, clinics, tryouts, etc
  • Recruit coaching staff as required
  • Provide canteen coordinator with a list of parents involved in the Phoenix Ball program
  • maintain up to date and accurate records of all players registered with Phoenix Recreation
  • make recommendations to Phoenix Recreation Association on registration fees, equipment purchases, etc.
  • ensure proper storage, collection and maintenance of all ball equipment owned by Phoenix Recreation
  • report any diamond facility concerns to maintenance staff and/or Phoenix Recreation Association as required

Baseball Convener

  • oversee the Phoenix Minor Baseball program
  • advertise registration dates and register players
  • ensure all team registrations are completed in a timely manner
  • ensure all teams operate and complete league schedule
  • Attend league meetings as required
  • Maintain communications between parents, players and coaches with regarding tournaments, clinics, tryouts, etc
  • Recruit coaching staff as required
  • Provide canteen coordinator with a list of parents involved in the Phoenix Ball program
  • maintain up to date and accurate records of all players registered with Phoenix Recreation
  • make recommendations to Phoenix Recreation Association on registration fees, equipment purchases, etc.
  • ensure proper storage, collection and maintenance of all ball equipment owned by Phoenix Recreation
  • report any diamond facility concerns to maintenance staff and/or Phoenix Recreation Association as required

Youth Representative

  • Provide a linkage between Headingley Youth and Phoenix Recreation
  • Ongoing development of Youth programs and events
  • Recruit Headingley Youth to volunteer for Phoenix Recreation programs and events
  • Provide a youth perspective during decision making

Communications Director

  • Manage and update website as required.
  • Make recommendations to Board of Directors on links to website.
  • Ensure that all policies regarding privacy legislation are followed.
  • Promote availability of website to R.M. of Headingley
  • Coordinate with secretary, the postings of meeting notices, meeting minutes, etc.

Special Events/Program Convener

ο Develop a yearly plan for program events
ο Recruit volunteers to assist with special events
ο Maintain accurate records of events
ο Network with other partnering organizations as appropriate

Find Us

Phoenix Community Centre
153 Seekings Street
Headingley, MB R4J 1B1

Headingley Community Centre
5353 Portage Avenue
Headingley, MB R4H 1J9