Club leaders’ academy

ILM Club Leadership & Management Programme

scottishathletics is committed to ensuring that staff and volunteers are supported to run clubs as effectively as possible. We believe that investing in people is critical to support clubs on their journey and to help them face the future confidently. As such, we have developed a Club Leadership & Management Programme (certificated) for leaders within clubs in Scotland.

This innovative course, designed in partnership with GBSport and approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), will help club leaders develop a broader understanding of business within a club context, develop their skills as leaders and will provide a strong emphasis on practice-based learning.

Particular emphasis will be placed on creating, managing and enhancing effective working relationships with management boards/committees whilst developing and leading the club workforce (paid staff and/or volunteers). There will also be a focus on developing the strategic and business plans for club.

Club leaders will also be invited to a number of workshops that will help review and develop their knowledge across a number of core business competency areas that will enhance their leadership and management, and ultimately, the effectiveness of the club’s operations.

Key benefits of the course include;

• Develops a range of leadership skills and business skills which are transferable into a club context and beyond
• Developing strategic, business and operational plans for clubs whilst evaluating effectiveness
• Uses case studies and examples of good practice within sport / sports clubs
• Fosters a network of skilled individuals and progressive clubs across Scotland
• Receive mentoring support to help candidates achieve their leadership goals
• Enhances future career prospects outwith the sport

Key Focus Areas:

Leadership & Management

• Understanding and developing good leadership skills
• Analysing leadership behaviour and providing support
• Developing good management practice
• Developing effective relationships and conflict resolution

Business Knowledge & Competencies (in practice)

• Club governance
• Legal status and options
• Club management & effective structures
• Strategic, business and operational planning
• Financial management and planning
• Employment, human resources & workforce development
• Marketing & Communication
• Coach development & talent development
• Facilities management

On completion

On completion of this course, leaders will be awarded with a certificate for this ILM approved Club Leadership & Management Programme

Applications

We will seeking expressions of interest from potential candidates from 1^st April 2016

Selection Criteria

We are seeking expressions of interest from people who:

• Have current responsibility for influencing and leading within a club;
• Are committed to continuous professional development
• Aspire/show potential to be a great club leader
• Want to further develop and refine their leadership competencies or behaviours

How Much Does It Cost?

This programme is subsidised significantly by scottishathletics but we are seeking a small contribution from each candidate to support course costs for the 12 month programme, which will include circa 8 workshops, the Club Leaders Conference plus any overnight stays.

For Scottish Athletics Ltd affiliated clubs (leaders) – £50
For external organisations or individuals the cost is £500 

Time Commitment and Attendance

The course will be delivered over a 12 month period and in conjunction with the scottishathletics Club 20:20 modernisation project for clubs. Individual candidates are expected to:

• Attend circa 8 workshop days (or webinars) within the 12 month period
• Attend the National Club Leaders Conference in October
• Complete the online Club Leader Training Modules (within 12 months)
• Develop/revise the business plan for the club as appropriate

Further Information

For further information please contact Head of Development, Mark Munro.

Downloads
Club Leaders Academy – Application Form 2016-17
Leaders academy draft workshop schedule 2016-17