Club Life
Participatory Committees
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents / Mentor Athletes Committee
Family engagement & mentorship
| Number of members | 1 parent + 1 athlete per group |
|---|---|
| Lead | A parent representative + a mentor athlete, appointed by the executive director. |
| Meetings | As needed. |
| Term | 1 year, renewable |
This committee is the bridge between families and the organization. It values parents’ involvement and entrusts experienced athletes with a role as positive models for the club’s up-and-coming swimmers. It acts as an advisory committee to the executive director.
Mission
- Encourage parents’ engagement and active participation in club life.
- Create a mentorship program between athletes and between parents.
- Serve as a link between families and the club’s management.
- Contribute to members’ well-being, motivation and retention.
Parents component
- Organize information meetings at the start of the season.
- Facilitate the coordination of volunteering at competitions.
- Gather and relay families’ concerns to the executive director.
- Provide logistical support during club events.
- Create a support network among parents (carpooling, mutual aid, a donations and exchanges page).
- Take part in the promotion and recruitment of new members.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and respectful climate within the team.
Mentor athletes component
- Pair experienced athletes with the younger swimmers from the previous group.
- Organize exchange and experience-sharing sessions.
- Be present as role models at practices and competitions.
- Take part in creating inspiring content for social media.
- Build team spirit and develop themes for competitions in partnership with the communications and partnership committees.
Who we’re looking for — parents
- Interest in the well-being of young athletes and in community life.
- Openness, diplomacy and a collaborative spirit.
- Availability to take part in events and meetings.
- Understanding the club’s vision and supporting the executive director.
- Ability to speak English, French and others, in order to easily welcome all our members.
Who we’re looking for — mentor athletes
- A club athlete with at least 2 seasons of experience within NG.
- Positive leadership, maturity and a sense of responsibility.
- A passion for swimming and a desire to pass it on to the athletes of the previous group.
- A strong ability to communicate their ideas.