Sports Development Officers

Sports Development Officers promote sports and skills development, and oversee the participation of young people and other special groups in sport.

What the job involves

Coaches, trains and instructs sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
Plans and directs game strategies, develops play patterns and analyses game progress
Motivates Sportspersons and supervises practice sessions
Recruits players and other coaching staff
Arranges entries into sporting competitions
Promotes sports and skills development as well as overseeing the participation of young people in sport
Officiates at sporting events to enforce rules and regulations, liaising with other officials when necessary
Co-ordinates and directs swimming activities

Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Recognition
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.