Program Overview

Sports Club Administration (Certificate, L6, 10 ECTS)

Course Overview

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.

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal academic entry requirements.
• Applicants should have experience as a Sports Club Officer or Committee Member.
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

Course Content

Semester 1

• 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

Delivery

• The below is an indicative delivery schedule.
• 2 hours per week online live one evening per week from 7-9pm over 10 weeks, commencing Tuesday 16th September, 2025.

Assessment

• This module will be based on 100% continuous assessment so there will be no examination.
• Assessment over 10 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.

Qualification

• Certificate in Sports Club Administration (Special Purpose Award, Level 6, 10 Credits)

Fees

• €950
• Applicants from Clare, Limerick & Tipperary sports clubs will be subsidised by Clare, Limerick & Tipperary Sports Partnerships as follows.
• Clare, Limerick, Tipperary Club Price – €100 + online booking fee
• TSP through the Dormant Accounts Fund from Sport Ireland funded the development of this award. CSP, LSP and TSP subsidise the course fees through the Dormant Account Fund for sports clubs in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.

Application Deadline

• Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
• Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
• Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached.
• Courses run subject to viable numbers.