Advising sports clubs on organisation and finance. Sitting on local sports councils, regional committees and national governing bodies. Controlling the finance allocated for these activities. Typical employers National governing bodies of sport. There is relatively little work in this field, therefore making self employment hard to sustain.
Progress is largely through practical experience.
The salary data was collected in Jul 98 Pay often depends on the popularity of the sport and its ability to generate money. For example squash would be at the lower end and tennis and football at the higher. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Regular journeys out of the office are made to visit clubs, sports development officers, etc. The offices of the governing bodies of sports are in specific locations. The work often involves long and unsocial hours.