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Club sports manager
If you’re passionate about sport, did you know that it’s possible to have a career in sport without being an athlete?
Sport management is the new field to enter if you want to work in the sports sector.
One of the most important professions is that of sports organisation manager. Here are the details.
The business
What is a sports organisation manager?
Its role
The sports organisation manager is a leader in the sports sector. They use their extensive knowledge and skills to set up and manage a sports project. Their role is to solve the managerial and operational problems associated with sport.
Its field of action
As a manager, you will implement the company’s management strategies and policies. The manager’s areas of expertise and specialisations influence his or her actions. The manager is responsible for managing the staff and the structure. It is important that they have a good level of education to ensure the smooth running of the establishment in which they work.
Sports organisation managers can work in a number of sectors. They can work in professional or amateur sports clubs. They may also work in sports or leisure goods shops.
The functions
What does a sports organisation manager do?
The main role of a sports organisation manager is to carry out both operational and strategic functions. They are responsible for analysing the human, legal and institutional context. This professional in the sports sector examines the company’s financial and economic data. An astute strategist, the manager defines strategic orientations. They take part in setting up, implementing and evaluating action plans.
In charge of team management, the sports organisation manager leads and ensures cohesion between members. They must have a sound methodology for project management. At a technical level, the manager applies his or her knowledge of sports and physical activities. He or she must keep an eye on the competition to remain competitive in the sports market.
In charge of the company’s relations, he coordinates discussions between the company and its partners. This includes representatives of public institutions, such as the Ministry of Youth and Sport. They also liaise with the Ministry of Health, as well as national and international sports federations.
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good manager of sports organisations.
To carry out their various tasks, managers of sports organisations need to have solid personal and professional skills. The most important of these are :
Expertise in the legal and institutional aspects of sport
Mastering the management of sports facilities
Mastering social networks
Knowledge of strategy implementation
Skills to ensure the smooth running of sports organisations
Language skills for international relations
Controlling costs and budgets
In terms of human qualities, they must possess :
Good communication skills
Team spirit
Good interpersonal skills
Good analytical and summarising skills
The benefits
What are the advantages of being a sports organisation manager?
Working in the sports sector is your ticket to a promising career. Today, sport offers great opportunities. It’s a sector with a bright future. Managers of sports organisations work in a booming sector.
You will have access to a stable and progressive job. Depending on the structure in which you work, you may be required to travel.
Remuneration
Manager of sports organisations: salary and career development.
A sports organisation manager can work in both large and small companies. Salaries vary according to the size of the organisation. What’s more, companies take your experience into account when setting your salary. In general, an entry-level manager can earn between €30,000 and €35,000 gross per year. With a few years’ experience, their salary can rise to between 35,000 and 45,000 euros gross per year.
A manager can apply to become a product manager or project manager in sport. They may also rise to the position of director of organisations. As they develop their skills, they may become marketing directors of sports organisations. It is possible to envisage an international career working in global organisations.
Up to
45 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do you become a sports organisation manager?
Our training courses
To become a manager of sports organisations, you should ideally choose a course of study specialising in the sports sector. You need an MBA or Master’s degree in sports management. This is the course offered by INSEEC. This leading business school specialising in management offers a sports specialisation. This includes:
These programmes enable you to acquire the skills needed to work as a manager in sports organisations. Students gain in-depth knowledge of French and international sport.
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