This is an exciting opportunity to influence and lead the future development of aquatics – swimming, water polo, diving and synchronised swimming - at all levels and to drive the ongoing modernisation of the sport across the region up to 2013. The ASA North East Region encompasses the two Sport England regions - the North East and Yorkshire & Humberside - stretching from Berwick in Northumberland to the north and to Sheffield and north-east Lincolnshire in the south.

Key responsibilities include working with the Board and Regional Director to ensure that the region grows, develops and delivers strongly against its strategic plan and operational priorities linked to the ASA’s 09-13 national strategy, and that the sport is stronger and better placed for the following quadrennial.

The Chairman has the responsibility for presiding over meetings of the Regional Management Board and the Annual Council Meeting and working with, supporting and monitoring the performance of the Regional Director, in relation to his duties.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate proven leadership and management skills, have operated extensively at a senior strategic level, have experience of managing change and have led the development of business into new markets.

The appointment is for a four-year term from September 2010. The role of Chairman is currently a voluntary role with all expenses paid.

Applications, to be submitted in the form of a resume and or covering statement will be welcomed from suitably qualified people.

A detailed job description and matrix of required skills and competencies are available from:

ASA North East Regional Office, The Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL3 7AX or by contacting swimnortheast@swimming.org

Closing date for applications: 7th May 2010. Interview date: to be confirmed