Workforce Development
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that 1.6 million individuals are involved ‘in at least 1 non-playing role in organised sport and physical activity’[1], of which 445,000 are Victorian. However, only 41% of these persons (i.e. 634,300) have completed some type of course, training, or qualification relevant to their role.
In response to this research and industry consultation Vicsport has identified the potential for SSAs to take a more structured and strategic approach to workforce development planning in an effort to build the capacity of the SSA and the volunteer workforce in the sport. These consultation findings and recommendations are supported by national research that highlights workforce planning as a key gap in the sport sector (Newland 2012).[2]
In taking a strategic approach to workforce development sporting organisations are recommended to prioritise:
- The collection and use of robust data that supports proper planning (including demographic and population growth data);
- Using evaluation tools that support future planning based on a supply and demand analysis; and,
- An approach that encourages a more diverse volunteer workforce.
Consultancy Services
Education and Training
Vicsport offers a range of opportunities to suit your organisation. We can offer you:
1] A Program Package – Vicsport can design a specific and related set of educational sessions that will meet the needs of your Clubs and will have a substantial impact upon their performance. You may want a series covering anything from three to six workshops that will enhance the skills of your staff or of the people running your local clubs. Vicsport will work with you to ensure these programs hit the target.
2] A Purpose Designed Program – Vicsport can develop from scratch an educational program of one or more workshops that delivers the content you need. Our experienced Consultants can help you develop the program whether it is a facilitated information gathering community meeting or a skills based workshop.
3] A Ready To Go Program – Vicsport has been delivering educational programs to state sporting associations and community clubs and associations for more than ten years. Choose from our extensive list of programs and our experienced Consultants will ensure you have a workshop that impacts upon your people by fine tuning the program to suit your needs.
4] Consulting Services and Endorsed Programs – Vicsport has consultants accredited to conduct DISC and Extended DISC behavioural profiling programs and services. We also have accredited mediators and can provide that service to your organisation. Vicsport is also the provider of endorsed Australian Sports Commission Presenter/Facilitator, Assessor and Mentor programs.
Please contact Vicsport on 9926 1376 or at [email protected] and we will help you find the best educational services for your organisation and provide you with a quote.
Workforce Development Planning
Vicsport can assist organisations to analyse current capacity of the paid and volunteer workforce across the sport in the State, identify skill gaps and map future demand (e.g. coach, officials, and administrators).
Further Information
For information on any of the above services or resources contact Vicsport
P: 03 9926 1376
E: [email protected]
[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics (2010), 6285.0 – Involvement in Organised Sport and Physical Activity. [On-line] Available at: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/6285.0
[2] Newland, B. (2012) Workforce Development in Sport Literature Review. Report for the Australian Sports Commission, July 2012
