The Treasurer is responsible for all of the club accounts. To do so effectively, they should understand and abide by the Union rules for club funding and keep the committee up-to-date  on the state of funding. 

They must ensure that club expenditure is done so within the club's funding and if not secure an additional grant before the expenditure takes place. They will also have the responsibility of ensuring that all club fees and membership are collected!

Hatim joined the club in his second year and having completed his Ocean Diver is now working towards his Sports Diver.

Email Hatim at treasurer@ussac.co.uk

Kit Officer - Bill Cooper

The Kit Officer is responsible for ensuring that all club equipment and services such as the compressor are kept suitably maintained and in service. It is also their duty to organise tank filling and teach interested members about use of the compressor. 

Bill graduated as an electronic engineer from Surrey last year. In his final year, Bill completed his Ocean Diver and is working towards Sports Diver.

If you have any questions about our equipment (or want to book some) then email Bill directly at ko@ussac.co.uk

Boat Officers - Dave Brock

The Boat Officer is primarily responsible for the club’s Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) called Garfield and must ensure that it is seaworthy. Alongside this, it is their responsibility to deal with any other aspects of boat-related equipment.

Dave retired from the University in 2003 after 30 years employment in Electrical Engineering and obtained his Masters in the Department in 1981. He has been a member of the club since 1996, he is a Dive Leader with IFC and has been teaching in the club for many years. Fishing, boating and scuba are some of his hobbies. 

For info about the boat, contact Dave at bo@ussac.co.uk

Diving Officer - James Backshall/ Alex Tolley

The club Diving Officer is defined by BSAC as ‘the National Diving Officer’s representative at Branch level, as defined in BSAC Rules’. The DO ultimately is responsible for all diving that is performed within the club. This involves overlooking all training and giving advice on diving where necessary.

James has been diving for many years, both with and without the club, and hence is one of the more experienced divers we have. Currently, he is a Dive leader and recently has also become a qualified Open water Instructor.  While he has graduated from university last year, with his extensive diving knowledge he still intends to help out in the club in many areas.

Alex is standing in whilst James at the moment. He has been diving for many years and has a great deal of experience. He works is the Student's Union so is always around if anyone has any questions about BSAC's diving rules and will work with the rest of the committee to ensure our dives are being conducted in a safe way to BSAC standards

Email James or Alex at do@ussac.co.uk

Training Officer - Tariq Hilmi

The Training Officer's main role is to help members achieve their training goals whether they're a new diver seeking their first qualification, or an existing diver looking to branch out to other aspects of diving. They work closely with the Diving Officer to ensure that all training is done safely. 

Tariq started diving last year during his first year of university and gained his Ocean Diver qualification. Currently a Physics student, he is now working towards his Sports diver Qualification.

Contact Tariq at to@ussac.co.uk

Trip Officer - Teddy Ng

The Trip Officer role is new this year and their responsibility is to organise our monthly dive trips. They will research and organise all of our UK trips whilst liaising with the Training and Diving Officer to ensure that members are getting the most out of their trips away.

Teddy is a Electronic Engineering student who joined the club 3 years ago as a PADI crossover diver. Teddy is an Assistant Diving Instructor, and he will now be working towards his Dive Leader qualification.

Got an idea for a trip? Get in contact with Teddy at trips@ussac.co.uk

Social Secretary - Fred Selwyn

USSAC is a very social club meaning the role of Social Sec can be demanding. It consists of organising a number of club outings, ranging from a relaxed trip to the Dive Show, a quiet one at the pub, or even a more intense night out! They ensure everyone feels comfortable with the club and is having fun.

Fred has been a big part in the club in previous committee's. Even after graduating Fred has played a large part in the club, frequently coming on UK and abroad trips. He is also a keen videographer (Fred shot and edited the video on the Diving page.)

To ask about Social events, contact Fred at social@ussac.co.uk