Sports Club Administration (L6, 10 ECTS)

Status: Closed

Level

Duration

16 Weeks

Department

Hospitality, Tourism & Wellness

Start Date

04/10/2022

Course Type

Flexible & Professional

Location

Online

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.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal academic entry requirements, Applicants should have experience as a Sports Club Officer or Committee Member.

Who can I contact?

Flexible Learning Team
0504 28112
Flexible@lit.ie

What modules will I study?

Content

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

More Information

Delivery

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

Assessment

This module will be based on 100% continuous assessment so there will be no examination. Assessment over 16 weeks duration will consist of two (2) realistic Case Studies and a documented assignment which will concentrate on the creation of a three-year strategy for a sports club. The participants will be grouped into teams at the outset and their ability to perform as a team member will also be assessed.