§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

recreation policy officer

Description

Recreation policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in the sports and recreation sector and implement these policies in order to improve the sport and recreation system and improve the health of the population. They strive to increase the participation in sports, support athletes, enhance the performance of athletes in national and international competitions, improve social inclusion and community development. They work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

government policy implementation project management policy analysis government representation European Structural and Investment Funds regulations scientific research methodology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

promote sport activities in public health maintain relationships with government agencies manage government policy implementation create solutions to problems analyse community needs develop sports programmes advise on legislative acts contribute to the development of a sporting estate promote recreation activities develop recreation programmes

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise on government policy compliance liaise with politicians apply latest sport science findings liaise with sports organisations perform project management develop professional network

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)