Certificate in Sports Club Administration
This online course will provide participants with a full understanding of the dynamics, responsibilities and relationships involved in the administration of a sports club. It will instil an appreciation of the skills required to oversee the complexities, be they administrative, financial or managerial, involved in the modern sports club. It will provide the participants with the managerial and leadership skills to become a valuable contributor to the affairs of their club.
This programme delivers business knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. You will gain an understanding of the functional areas of business and of the factors which influence business success. On graduation, you should be able to use your knowledge and skills to solve technical and human problems in a business/commercial context. You will also learn how effective interpersonal relations at work contribute to the public image of an organisation and to its progress.
Online
2 hours per week online (Tuesday evening sessions, 7-9pm) over 16 weeks. All online sessions will be recorded. Also two classroom sessions on Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm at TUS -Moylish Campus (dates tbc).
Starting: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Finishing: Tuesday 7th February 2023
The course will cover the following topics in detail:
The context of National Sporting Organisations
Governance and the roles of officers and committees
Strategic and operational planning in a club context
Structures and the operation of committees
Leadership and management in a sports club environment
Communication and its critical importance in club affairs
Understanding current legislation such as Child Protection
Health and Safety in a sports club environment
Fundraising and financial management in a club context
Club operations and administration in a part-time format
Human Resource Management in a voluntary environment
Marketing the club in a competitive space
There are no formal academic entry requirements, Applicants should have experience as a Sports Club Officer or Committee Member.
Online – 7.00pm Monday 21 September 2023
The course fee for the 2022/2023 academic year is €650.
DURATION
16 Weeks
Certificate in Sports Club Administration (Special Purpose Award, Level 6, 10 Credits)
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