Aspiring Manager Member – membership entry requirements
Introduction
CIMSPA membership provides individuals working in the sport and physical activity sector with professional recognition for their chosen occupation. It provides assurance to employers, clients, colleagues and the public an individual holds the appropriate qualification(s) and continuing professional development (CPD) to be competent in their role.
To be eligible for membership, individuals must demonstrate they meet the entry requirements for their occupational membership category. These are based on CIMSPA professional standards.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for Aspiring Manager Member are:
- Working in a team leadership position such as lifeguard, swimming teacher, coach, administrator, gym instructor or people working in community sport who, have aspirations to fulfil management (team leader/coordinator/supervisor) responsibilities in the future.
- Evidence of relevant CPD within the last five years.
Occupation scope
Aspiring Managers are individuals employed in the sport and physical activity sector who do not have management experience or responsibilities in their current role.
When they have achieved an education product aligned with this standard they will have:
- Been introduced to the key themes and principles of management.
- Developed a basic understanding across a range of management related topics which can provide a basis for progression to a managerial role.
- Demonstrated skills where they can show potential to move beyond their current technical role.
Employers should support those meeting this professional standard with training, mentoring and supervised experience to allow them to gain knowledge and skills as a key part of their career progression to enable them to undertake management roles in the future.
This occupation exists within a sector that plays an important role in improving the health of the nation, creating opportunities that get more people, more active, more often.
Making your membership application
This is a TWO stage process.
- Follow the link below to register for your CIMSPA tahdah account and to upload your qualifications/CPD.
- Once your qualifications are approved you will receive an email inviting you to finalise your membership application.
Before you join
If you are employed or freelance for a CIMSPA
Employer Partner and they have asked you to become a CIMSPA member please ask them to invite you to join using the CIMSPA tahdah platform. Do not click on the join link below, please wait for an email inviting you to join from the employer partner.