04/09/2020
SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFİCER- Job description
A sports development officer will plan and organize sports projects and campaigns in order to get more people involved. They work towards making the sport more accessible to everyone and aim to get people living a healthier lifestyle. They may specialize in a particular sport or focus on a particular group of people, or have a more general remit.
Typical job responsibilities include:
• organizing, developing and delivering a varied range of sporting activities, projects, or programs
• finding funding and managing budgets
• keeping statistical and financial records
• planning
• undertaking administrative tasks
• writing reports and press releases
• liaising and working with relevant organizations or agencies including youth services, schools, clubs, sports coaches, and sports councils
• monitoring and assessing progress
• finding and training coaches, volunteers, and staff.
The work can be demanding, with long hours and some evening, weekend, and public holiday work.
Typical employers of sports development officers
• Local authorities
• Sports councils
• Universities
• Sports governing bodies and councils
Vacancies are advertised by careers services, in local, regional, and national newspapers and in relevant publications such as Leisure Management and Leisure Week and their websites. You'll also find opportunities in vacancy lists produced by sports bodies such as the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Qualifications and training required
It could be an advantage to have a degree in sports science, development or management, or another relevant field such as leisure and recreation or physical education. There are also some postgraduate courses available in sports development. However, it is possible to start a career in this area without a degree, HND, or postgraduate qualification.
Coaching qualifications could improve your chances, and you could also take up an apprenticeship in a relevant area and work your way up to a sports development officer role.
Relevant work experience is essential and can be gained via seasonal vacation employment, or by working as a volunteer or paid assistant in a leisure or sports center.
Key skills for sports development officers
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Good team working skills
If you interest with position please send CV below link until 21.09.2020; http://kilisgencliksk.org/ik.html
