Overall Description
Joining the Sports Volunteer Committee offers an opportunity to work alongside Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) to positively shape the future of student sport. As a committee member, you will collaborate closely with the Co-President for Sport & Wellbeing to influence key decisions that support the growth, development, and success of our sports clubs.
This is a chance to play a meaningful role in making sports at Edinburgh Napier more inclusive, dynamic, and student-led. Whether you're passionate about fairness, funding, wellbeing, or community building, your voice and perspective will be valued.
Members of the committee are expected to attend a monthly meeting on Thursday afternoons. There will also be additional opportunities to get involved across various projects and events, outlined below.
Responsibilities
Sports Award Panel:
- Participate in the selection process for Blues, Half Blues, and Colours awards.
- Shortlist the top three candidates for each award category.
- Contribute to the final decision-making process to determine the winners.
Development Fund Panel:
- Review funding applications from various sports clubs.
- Approve applications and allocate funding based on valuable projects.
- Provide constructive feedback to declined applicants, suggesting improvements for future applications.
Policy Review and Approval:
- Evaluate and approve new updates on policies.
- Review current policies and suggest changes/ improvements to the ENSA staff team.
Disciplinary Panels:
- Hear different disciplinary complaints.
- Support the panel in deciding the outcomes of the disciplinary.
Sports Related Events:
- Assist in planning and organising the annual Awards Ball and Varsity events.
- Contribute to decisions on bands, decorations, table numbers, and other event details.
- Attend Sports Forums, supporting the elected president in getting students opinions.
Club of the Week & Campaigns:
- Select and recognise the Club of the Week.
- Support and promote important sports campaigns within the university.
Incentives
- Free Macron sports volunteer kits provided.
- Discounted Awards Ball Ticket (depending on your engagement levels throughout the year).
- A chance to have your voice and inputs heard on how we can improve sports at Napier.
- Develop skills for your CV.
- Contribute to the Napier Community.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending 100 words on why you would like to be a part of the Sports Volunteer committee to sports@napierstudents.com by 12pm on Monday 15 September 2025.
Important dates
- 18 & 19 September: Introduction chats
- 2nd October: First Sports Volunteer Committee meeting