Sports Leadership Courses For Caithness

6th July 2016

Effective leadership is an important quality for sports leaders to develop. By strengthening the understanding of key leadership concepts, coaches and other volunteers are able to make an even bigger contribution in their communities.

This programme is an ideal opportunity for people actively engaged in voluntary or part-time paid roles in sport / leisure, to develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills and explore the potential of social enterprise in sport.

You will gain insight from expert tutors and speakers as well as other learner experiences.

You will also learn how social enterprise might be used to maximise the impact of your work and get the most out of your members and participants. Alongside this, you will get the opportunity to visit a successful sports social enterprise in Bettyhill, and share experiences of how investment can be linked to social impact.

ON THIS PROGRAMME YOU WILL:
• Develop leadership skills, including motivation, communication and team working, to take your organisation forward
• Explore ways social enterprise can be used in sport
• Develop coaching techniques to support volunteers and colleagues
• Share your ideas and experiences with your peers
• Have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised ILM Award (SCQF Level 5)
• Visit a successful social enterprise

PROGRAMME DETAILS
WICK
13 & 14 September
7 October
1 November
22 November

THURSO
24 & 25 September
7 October
5 November
26 November

TIME: 10am - 4pm
COST: Fully Funded
Funded from the Spirit of Caithness - A Fourteen Community.
The Fund is administered by Foundation Scotland.

LEARNERS
This programme is open to people who are actively involved in sport, leisure or recreation sectors. This could be in a volunteering, coaching or youth working role. It is also open to people who are working part time in these areas.

ACCREDITATION
This programme leads to a fully funded qualification by the City and Guilds Group through the ILM. The ILM are part of the wider City and Guilds Group: a global leader in skills development.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information, please contact:
David Bryan | 01463 238088
[email protected]

Apply Online at -
http://www.socialenterprise.academy/scot/wide-horizons-for-sports-leaders-various-locations