Could YOU be the next VP Sports and Athletic Union President?
Being AU President was the best decision I made. It’s the perfect job to do as you are still fully emerged in student life while also earning and gaining so much experience! You truly get the best of both worlds in this role. The best part of this role for me is getting to play and watch sport every Wednesday, after COVID and injuries cut my time playing university sport short taking on this role has meant I have been lucky enough to continue playing for the university, while also getting to watch all our other amazing teams, meeting all the committees and players."
(Meg Somerville, VP Sports & AU President, 2021/22)
Sabbatical Officer roles are far from your typical job experience and will place you in a working environment which will encourage you to develop a new set of skills to engage an audience of 30,000 students, whilst also challenging and supporting university stakeholders.
The Vice President Sports and AU President is the figurehead and public face of the Athletic Union, leading it democratically with the support of the Athletic Union Executive Committee. The AU President also plays a significant role in the allocation of budgets, decision regarding the sports club tier statuses, and is constantly working to increase membership and retention within sports teams. The role is a regular contact for committee members and a key liasion with Cardiff University sport and its staff.
We want to make sure that you are equipped with as much knowledge as possible to alleviate any doubts/queries you may have, so please find below some FAQs which may answer some questions you have about the role. If you have any more and would like them answered, please do not hesitate to contact us through Elections@cardiff.ac.uk
This is a full-time position, based at our Cathays Campus, and is fixed-term from 1st July 2023-30th June 2024. The annual salary is over £20k and newly elected Sabbatical Officers will be provided with a comprehensive induction and training, so don'tt worry if you don't know everything yet!
VP Sports and AU President FAQs
Can I still play for the university?
Yes you can still play for the university.
Do you work closely with the AU staff?
Yes you do, you work closely with the AU staff to co-ordinate the clubs.
What are your hours?
Your standard office hours are 9-5pm, but there is sometimes weekend and evening work included - which you get to take back as TOIL
Where is your office?
3rd floor of the student union in the officer bowl
How closely do you work with the other officers?
That is very dependent on what work you as a team decide to cover, in terms of sport stuff that is very much just me but we do campaigns and projects as a team that involve everyone’s input.
Which month is the most stressful?
September 100% freshers and the return of students.