Sparta Soccer Club Board Members and their Responsibilities

Outlined below is information on all the positions on the Sparta Soccer Club Board of Directors as they are described in the club constituition. No position is limited to only the responsibilities listed. For more detail contact the incumbent board member. Click here to review the listing of the current Board of Directors.

To nominate Someone or Yourself please email Nomination Contact: Sandi Pesso 

The President presides at meetings of the Board of Directors, at all meetings of the Executive Committee and at the general membership meetings of the Club.  He is empowered to call meetings of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors or general meetings for good cause.  He shall appoint the Chairpersons of all committees (as outlined in Article IX), and shall be an ex-officio member thereof, except he shall not appoint the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee or be a member thereof.

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The First Vice President shall, in the absence of the President or his/her inability to act, perform all of the duties of the office of the President.  In the event the First Vice President is unable to perform these duties, the Second Vice President shall perform them.  The First Vice President shall have overall responsibility for the travel program. He/she shall also be responsible  maintaining and ordering equipment and travel uniforms.

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The Second Vice President shall in the absence of the President and the First Vice President or his/her inability to preside at a meeting, shall preside at the meeting.  The Second Vice President shall have overall responsibility for the town recreational program.

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The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of this Club.  The books and records of the Secretary shall be available at the meetings and shall be delivered to his or her successor in office. The Secretary shall keep records of any important changes or events occurring within the Club and shall keep an up to date copy of the Constitution. The Secretary shall undertake all correspondence.

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The Treasurer shall make all disbursements of money approved by the membership of the Club at the June meeting of the general membership and shall render a report of all receipts and disbursements at each regular meeting.  The Treasurer shall collect all revenues and shall make a full report of the finances of the Club at the June meeting. Also responsible for any federal or state Tax filing obligation.

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The Travel Registrar shall handle all registration and shall maintain the official rosters of all teams.  The Travel Registrar shall collect all registration fees and forward all moneys to the Treasurer on a timely basis.  It will be the responsibility of the Travel Registrar to assure that the standards of the Club are maintained i.e. age of players, qualifications for travel teams.  etc.

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The Town Registrar shall handle all registration.  The Town Registrar shall collect all registration fees and forward all moneys to the Treasurer on a timely basis.  It will be the responsibility of the Town Registrar to assure that the standards of the Club are maintained i.e. age of players, etc.

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The Director of Travel Teams shall be the liaison between the club and any County or State organization.  They shall be responsible for registering all travel teams and attending League meetings.

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The Director of Town Teams shall be the liaison between the club and any Recreational League.  They shall be responsible for field schedules for games.  They shall work with the Second Vice President to recruit Division Coordinators.

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The Director of Fields and Scheduling shall be the liaison between the club and the Sparta Township Recreation Department with regard to field use and maintenance.  They shall also be responsible for assigning field practice schedules  and travel game schedules and re-scheduling.

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The Director of Town Referees shall nominate all referees to the Board of Directors for approval.  The Director of Referees shall supervise the activities of all referees to assure their compliance with all rules, regulations, and guidelines expected of a youth referee as required by the Board of Directors and affiliated leagues.  The Director of Referees will work with the 2nd Vice President and make sure each game has a referee.

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The Director of Coaches shall nominate all coaches to the Board of Directors for approval.  The Director of Coaches shall supervise the activities of all coaches to assure their compliance with all rules, regulations, and guidelines expected of a youth soccer coach as required by the Board of Directors and affiliated leagues.  The Director of Coaches shall also recommend replacement of coaches not complying with the above. Coordinates TRavel Tryouts

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The Director of Training shall be responsible for organizing all training programs.

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The Director of Public Relations shall be responsible for publicity, including arrangements for public notices of meetings, and press coverage of Club events.  The Director of Public Relations shall also be responsible for development and distribution of the Club’s newsletter.

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The Director of Fund Raising(Sponsors) shall be responsible for all fundraising activities and events.  They shall also coordinate with the Second Vice President to arrange Town Recreational Team Sponsors. Primary responsibility is Town League Sponsors

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