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The role of the Sport Development Officer

Sports development officers aim to improve access to, and develop more public interest in sport and physical activity.

Part of the Local Government Organisation, they organise sporting related projects, programmes, information and training for both the competitive and leisure user in all sections of society in order to increase levels of participation.

The role involves working in partnership with a wide range of organisations to utilise local resources and build on any regional or national initiatives.
The nature of the role can vary and may focus on:

• promoting sport and health in general;
• a specific sport (known as sports specific development officers);
• The development of disability awareness within sport.

Local Authority Sport Development Officer Contacts