Sport administrators act in a middle management role within sport organisations at all levels, in any sport or country in europe (e.g. Sport clubs, federations, and local authorities). They carry out organisational tasks across a wide range of functions in accordance with the strategy and policies set by management, boards of directors and committees. They play a crucial role in the overall delivery of sport and their work in sport organisations directly impact the unlocking of the potential of the sector in europe towards health, social inclusion and economy.

Tasks

In such cases tasks would include -
(a) Providing overall direction and management for a service, facility, organization or centre;
(b) Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for staff;
(c) Directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of professional technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel;
(d) Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to the provision of services;
(e) Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services;
(f) Planning, directing and coordinating the provision of services;
(g) Coordinating cooperation with other service provision agencies in the same or related fields;
(h) Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources;
(i) Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.