The President of ISPAH is elected by the membership. The role involves a 6-year commitment – 2 years as President-elect, 2 years as President, and 2 years as Past President.   

The key roles of the President-elect are:

• Represent ISPAH at regional and international meetings as requested 
• Act as Chair of ISPAH Board meetings in absence of ISPAH President 
• Lead the biennial ISPAH awards process 
• Contribute to organisation and delivery of the biennial ISPAH congress 
• Pro-actively seek funding to support the activities of the Society 
• As a member of the ISPAH Executive Committee, participate in Executive Committee meetings 
• Promote ISPAH to national and international organizations as required 

Roles of the ISPAH President are:

• Provide leadership to ISPAH society and ISPAH Board activities  
• Chair ISPAH Board meetings and AGM  
• Oversee strategic directions of ISPAH with periodic review of progress 
• Provide leadership for the organisation and delivery of the biennial ISPAH congress 
• Act as the primary public facing representative of the Society  
• Report to ISPAH members at ISPAH AGM  
• Represent ISPAH as requested at international and regional meetings  
• Oversee the recruitment and rotation of ISPAH Board Members  
• Oversee, with support of ISPAH Board members, the reporting of ISPAH for non-profit status 
• Oversee, with ISPAH Treasurer, the financial accounts of ISPAH and Annual audit reports  
• Oversee the nomination and election process of ISPAH President-Elect  
• Oversee the ISPAH Executive Committee  
• Provide support and direction (as needed) to the work of ISPAH Board members in each portfolio area of ISPAH (Treasurer, Membership, Governance, Communications, Advocacy, IT Systems, Councils, Partnerships)   
• Pro-actively seek funding to support the activities of the Society 
• Promote ISPAH to national and international organizations as required  
• Authorize financial transactions in the absence of the Treasurer  
• Prepare an annual report for the AGM, detailing the previous year’s activities   

Roles of the Past-President include:

• Provide support and guidance to the ISPAH President and ISPAH Board on matters of governance, and awards/tributes  
• Contribute to organisation and delivery of the biennial ISPAH congress 
• Pro-actively seek funding to support the activities of the Society  
• Represent ISPAH at regional and international meetings as requested  
• As a member of the ISPAH Executive Committee, participate in Executive Committee meetings  

Requirements:

• Senior figure in the field of physical activity and health 
• Strategic thinker and negotiator 
• Excellent leadership skills 
• Experience collaborating with a broad portfolio of external partners (e.g., across academia, policy, practice) 

Eligible candidates:

All ISPAH members are eligible to run for President. Preference is given to candidates who have served on the ISPAH Board and/or been active in regional networks on physical activity.   

To apply:

Please click on the “Apply” button (to the right) and submit the following information: 

• Short CV (2 pages maximum)  
• Short statement (no more than 500 words), which should include a response to the question: What would you see as key priorities for the Society over the next six years? 
• Letter(s) of support (optional) 

Procedure:

1. The ISPAH Executive Committee will evaluate the received applications and shortlist two individuals.   
2. The ISPAH membership will be invited to vote by way of electronic survey.   
3. Applicants names and statements will be posted on the ISPAH website at the opening of the ballot period.   
4. Voting will take place from 2^nd May and will close on 27^th May.   
5. Only ISPAH members are eligible to vote.   
6. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes from ISPAH members shall be elected.   
7. In the case of a tie, the ISPAH Board will vote to select one of the two candidates.