Board of Directors/President/Job Description
From PCSAR
Document status
Is this document a draft? Official?
This document is a DRAFT, which has not yet been approved by the Board of Directors.
Position description
Summarize what the role does within the organization.
Makes sure that the search and rescue group is running as efficient as possible while providing leadership.
Responsibilities
List the major areas of responsibilities.
The President is responsible for the smooth running of board meetings and meetings of the membership (such as the Annual General Meeting).
- chairs the meetings
- Listening to the board.
- Showing strong leadership
- Listening and keeping peace between members.
Getting items done and moving forward at a good pace.
Keeping in touch with all members
Keeping an eye on the press/public
- Includes letting them know about training and what is happening.
- In essence promoting the group.
Talking to different SAR groups and other services such as the Fire, EMS, police, parks etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
List what knowledge, skills, abilities and time are required or desired.
Required:
- able to use the internet and be able to text or phone people
- able to talk to people
- able to use the wiki
Desired:
- set a time for PCSAR because there is paperwork
- Skills in SAR such as a couple years of different trainings
- Experience being on a committee
- able to take advice and give it
Resources
List what the organization supplies to help the person in this role.
- The President is able to consult with:
- past presidents
- board members
- committee chairs
- members.
- other groups
- our SAR Alberta regional representative
- The Administer
- the wiki