Sport Administrator Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does a Sport Administrator Do?
Sport administrators act in a middle management role within sport organisations at all levels, in any sport or country in Europe (e.g. sport clubs, federations, and local authorities). They carry out organisational tasks across a wide range of functions in accordance with the strategy and policies set by management, boards of directors and committees. They play a crucial role in the overall delivery of sport and their work in sport organisations directly impact the unlocking of the potential of the sector in Europe towards health, social inclusion and economy.
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Impact Of Politics On Sport Delivery
The political context of current service delivery and the sources of possible external influence for the sport organisation.
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Skills You Need to Become a Sport Administrator
Essential Skills
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EssentialImpact Of Politics On Sport Delivery knowledge
The political context of current service delivery and the sources of possible external influence for the sport organisation.
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EssentialImplement Strategic Planning skill
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
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EssentialLead A Team skill
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
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EssentialManage A Team skill
Ensure clear and effective channels of communication across all departments within the organisation and support functions, both internally and externally ensuring that the team is aware of the standards and …
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EssentialPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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EssentialRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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EssentialCoordinate The Administration Of A Sports Organisation skill
Develop and implement strategies to coordinate the administration of teams or groups within a club or organisation.
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EssentialDevelop Opportunities For Progression In Sport skill
Develop and implement plans and frameworks to increase participation and the progression of athletes.
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EssentialDevelop Practices To Conduct Effective Sport Club Management skill
Develop practices to conduct effective sport club management. Support the formation of a club, role and structure of a committee, purpose and procedure of meetings, role of club treasurer, role …
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EssentialEnsure Health And Safety Of Customers skill
Promote and maintain a culture of health, safety and security among your customers by maintaining policies and procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants and when necessary, dealing with suspicions …
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EssentialEnsure Health And Safety Of Staff skill
Promote and maintain a culture of health, safety and security among the staff by maintaining policies and procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants and when necessary, dealing with suspicions …
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EssentialEnsure The Provision Of Resources For Physical Activity skill
Ensure the physical resources (equipment, materials, premises, services and energy supplies) required to carry out planned physical activities and sports in the organisation.
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EssentialImplement Operational Business Plans skill
Implement the strategic business and operational plan for an organisation by engaging and delegating to others, monitoring progress and making adjustments along the way. Evaluate the extent to which strategic …
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EssentialInvolve Volunteers skill
Recruit, motivate and manage volunteers in the organisation or in a department of the organisation. Manage relationship with volunteers from before they make a volunteering commitment, throughout their time with …
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EssentialLiaise With Sports Organisations skill
Liaise with local sports councils, regional committees and national governing bodies.
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EssentialManage Customer Service skill
Manage the delivery of customer service including activities and approaches that play a vital part in customer service by seeking and implementing improvements and developments.
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EssentialManage Internal Process Of A Sport Organisation skill
Plan and implement the management of teams or groups within a club or organisation. Coordinate human resources and communication.
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EssentialManage Personal Professional Development In Sport skill
Take responsibility for developing own knowledge, skills and competence to meet the current and future requirements of the work and to support personal and career development in sport.
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EssentialManage Sport Facility Finances skill
Manage finance in sport and physical activity to achieve the stated objectives for the organisation. Develop a master budget and use this to monitor, evaluate and control performance and take …
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EssentialPromote Equality In Sport Activities skill
Develop policies and programmes that aim to increase the participation and involvement of underrepresented groups in sport, such as women and girls, ethnic minority groups, disabled people and, in some …
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OptionalCa Datacom/Db knowledge
The computer program CA Datacom/DB is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, currently developed by the software company CA Technologies.
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OptionalEstablish Collaborative Relations skill
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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OptionalLiaise With Board Members skill
Report to the management, boards of directors and committees of an organisation.
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OptionalApply For External Funding For Physical Activity skill
Raise additional funds through applying for grants and other kinds of income (such as sponsorship) from funding bodies for sport and other physical activity. Identify possible funding sources and prepare …
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OptionalContribute To The Safeguarding Of Children skill
Understand, apply and follow safeguarding principles, engage professionally with children and work within the boundaries of personal responsibilities.
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OptionalFacilitate Physical Activity In The Community skill
Promote and deliver sport and physical activity in a community-based context, establish effective working relationships with key contacts in the community, deliver programmes and enable communities, through professional advice and …
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OptionalManage Athletes Touring Abroad skill
Plan, coordinate and evaluate international tours for athletes.
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OptionalManage Sport Competition Programmes skill
Develop competitive programmes through careful planning, management and evaluation to ensure each programme meets the needs and requirements of a variety of key stakeholders.
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OptionalManage Sports Events skill
Plan, organise and evaluate sports events which are critical to competition and to the profile and development of a sport. Allow athletes to perform at their best and to be …
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OptionalPromote Sport Activities In Public Health skill
Support the delivery of sport and physical activity to promote general health and wellbeing, decrease risk factors for disease and prevent chronic disease and disability.
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OptionalSupport The Development Of Sport Activities In Education skill
Support sport and physical activity in an education context. Analyse the educational community in which the sport organisation will be working, establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders in that …
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