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Executive Committee

These positions involve making key decisions that direct the club’s long-term strategy and ensuring we remain compliant with British American Football Association (BAFA) regulations.

• Club Secretary: The administrative heartbeat of the Steam. You’ll handle official correspondence, manage affiliations, and oversee the minutes for committee meetings.

• Treasurer: Responsible for the club’s finances, including budget planning, tracking player subs, and managing equipment grants or sponsorship funds.

• Welfare & Safeguarding Officer: A crucial role ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for all members. You will be the point of contact for any concerns regarding player wellbeing and club conduct.

Growth & Sustainability

Focus on building the “Steam” brand and ensuring the club has the resources it needs to compete at the highest level.

• Sponsorship & Commercial Manager: Identify and approach local Darlington businesses to secure partnerships, kit sponsors, and gameday advertisers.

• Recruitment Officer: Coordinate our rookie taster sessions and community outreach programmes to bring new players and supporters into the fold.

• Grants & Funding Coordinator: Research and apply for sports grants (such as Sport England or local council initiatives) to help us invest in new pads, helmets, and training equipment.

Logistics & Infrastructure

Ensuring the team has what it needs to perform, from the training pitch to the away bus.

• Equipment Manager: Oversee the club’s inventory of kit. You’ll manage the distribution of helmets and pads to new players and ensure everything is maintained to safety standards.

• Travel Coordinator: Organise transport for away fixtures across the country, ensuring the squad and equipment arrive on time and within budget.

• Social Secretary: Build the team culture off the pitch by organising club socials, fundraisers, and the end-of-season awards banquet.

Gameday Manager: Oversee the logistics of home fixtures, ensuring the pitch is dressed and visiting teams are welcomed.

Chain Crew (The ‘Chain Gang’): Get the best seat in the house. Assist the officials by managing the down markers and measurement chains on the sideline.

Stats & Scoring: Keep a precise record of the play-by-play action and update the scoreboard to keep fans informed.

Events & Hospitality: Manage our gate entry, merchandise stall, and refreshment areas to ensure our supporters have a brilliant afternoon.

Assistant Coaches: Work alongside our coordinators to develop position-specific skills (Offence, Defence, or Special Teams).

Team Manager: Act as the vital link between the coaching staff and players, handling registrations and match-day paperwork.

First Aid / Physio Support: Qualified individuals to provide pitch-side medical cover and injury management during training and games.

Videographer: Capture the high-intensity action and behind-the-scenes moments for our digital platforms.

Social Media Coordinator/s: Manage our match-day updates on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook to engage our growing fanbase.

Match Reporter: Produce high-quality write-ups and player interviews for the local press and our official website.