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Feel like a university challenge ?
BSAC IS LOOKING FOR A NEW University Coordinator to support , encourage and retain student members .
To help with the unique challenges that student membership presents , the University Coordinator will also work to empower BSAC ’ s younger members to participate in the development of the organisation .
The ideal candidate for the role will have experience of being in a uni club and should have graduated within the last few years . They will also be an active diver with an understanding of BSAC ’ s organisational structure , in order to advise and support university clubs .
Why do we need a University Coordinator ?
University clubs face some distinct challenges , which this person will be able to help solve , such as :
■ Three-year cycle - the very nature of university means a high churn rate for club members when studies are finished
■ Inexperience - many uni club committee members , instructors and dive leaders are young people who have not been part of the club system before
■ Limited finance - transport and club funds are often an issue
■ Regional teams - a single point-ofcontact will make it easier to support uni clubs at a regional level
■ Proactive instead of reactive - better oversight of issues affecting uni clubs before they escalate .
With many BSAC members discovering diving for the first time with their university club , investing time in their BSAC experience can also support the growth of the wider BSAC club network .
Interested ?
If you – or someone you know within the BSAC network – fits the bill and are interested in finding out more about the University Coordinator role , we want to hear from you .
Please contact Mary Tetley , BSAC CEO at maryt @ bsac . com and we ’ ll be in touch .
Benefit of the Month
Discounts with Otter
AS MOST DIVERS KNOW , A DRYSUIT can make – or break – a dive . Which is why a high-quality , durable and comfortable suit is an essential for any temperate water diver ’ s kit list .
If you are looking for a new drysuit to last , BSAC kit partner Otter Watersports can save you money . Otter is currently offering members 10 % off the RRP for their bestselling Atlantic and Britannic MK2 telescopic suits .
Based in Bradford , Otter Watersports is a stalwart of the UK diving scene , with 35 years in the ‘ made-to-measure ’ drysuit industry . As a familiar face for BSAC divers , Otter is proud of its quality and exceptional customer service , whether you are a technical or recreational diver .
As an exclusive deal to BSAC members in the UK and overseas , the Otter Drysuit offer requires a valid BSAC membership number to claim the 10 % discount . There is no minimum age to claim the discount — all current BSAC members are eligible for the offer .
So , if the new 2024 dive season is the time to switch up to a new drysuit , Otter ’ s exclusive 10 % discount could sweeten the deal .
For more information on how to claim your 10 % Otter drysuit discount , go to bsac . com / kitpartners
Savings on SDCs
BSAC CLUBS AND THEIR MEMBERS CAN save 50 % or more off the price of Skill Development Course ( SDC ) printed training packs in BSAC ’ s Spring sale . Ready for the coming summer skill training season , the
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Spring sale is perfect for stocking up on SDC packs for the courses your club members want . It applies to a wide range of course packs , including some of our most popular qualifications , such as Boat Handling , Oxygen Administration , Accelerated Decompression Procedures and many more . The discount has already been applied to eligible items – you will see the discounted price when you click on the item . The BSAC Spring sale runs only while stocks last , so head over to the BSAC Shop now - https :// shop . bsac . com - and grab a bargain !