BUCS Tennis SAG - Parasport Representative
Closing date: 13 September 2026 • Remote • United Kingdom • Volunteer
About the role
BUCS is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about the development of Parasport within Higher Education, with a focus on tennis. The individual will advise BUCS regarding the development of the Wheelchair Tennis Championships, as well as supporting the development of other para-tennis offers in the sector. The representative will present the voice and opinions of staff and student-athletes from such institutions and those involved in the BUCS Tennis programme, whilst also acting as an ambassador. They may also be called upon to represent the SAG in other settings.
Responsibilities
- Act as an ambassador for BUCS and the sport programme.
- Establish relationships between BUCS and member institutions with and without a parasport programme.
- Advise the BUCS Sport Advisory Group (SAG) on all matters relating to para-tennis.
- Help develop a strategic annual delivery plan encompassing member feedback as one element of the plan.
- Attend all relevant SAG meetings and provide any updates on actions from previous meetings.
- Comply with the BUCS Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Key relationships
- SAG Chair
- BUCS Tennis Programme Coordinator
- BUCS National Competitions Manager
- BUCS Head of Competition & Performance
- BUCS National Performance Manager
- The LTA
- SAG members
- BUCS member institutions
- Other external partners as appropriate
Qualifications
Please detail in your application any experience you have in the following areas:
- University Tennis
- Wheelchair Tennis
- Parasport
- BUCS
- NGB space
- Coaching
- Umpiring
- Sports Union
- Volunteering
- Participation
- Other Tennis or committee/board experience
This list is not exhaustive, just offered as a guide to help applications.