The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
Membership
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Full membership of the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management is available through a number of different routes:
- Achieving the ISRM/City & Guilds HPD - England , Wales & Northern Ireland.
- Achieving the SQA Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Sport & Recreation Management - Scotland only.
- Holding the old ISRM Sport and Recreation Management Certificate through examination.
- A Sports or Management related qualification at level 4 or 5 e.g. A Foundation degree in sports management or sports development or a HNC/D in Sports or Leisure Management.
- A Sports related ordinary degree e.g. B.A./B.SC Sports Studies or Sports Science PLUS accepted, accredited One years work experience in a Sport/Health/Fitness/Recreation environment OR a work based project of 3000 words for assessment at level 4.
Full members of ISRM are entitled to use the Designatory letters 'M.Inst.SRM' - the hallmark of the qualified sport and recreation professional which will help you gain the career advancement you deserve.
Membership benefits include:
- Jobs - 'Recruitment' advertisements are circulated to members on a bi-weekly basis. Many posts advertised in this way stipulate ISRM Membership as a pre-condition. Also free access to 'Flow Sports' jobs advisory and recruitment service. For members who are employers 'Flow Sports' offers a preferential recruitment fee of 12.5% of the appointed persons salary (Normal fee up to 25%).
- Networking and Continuing Professional Development - Regional Meetings/Seminars in your region covering all aspects of Recreation Management. Meet other managers - share problems - gain solutions - continue with your professional development - effect the workings of the region and Institute.
- Updates - Information Notes are circulated in ISRM's mailing which cover all aspects of sport & recreation facility management and operation from safety and technical issues to European Legislation.
- Priority 'members Helpline' - the advisory Service aims to provide advice on any area of sport and recreation facility management and operation through information releases, written replies and a telephone helpline.
- Conference and Exhibition - members are entitled to substantial reductions on ISRM's Conference Delegate registration. Members are also entitled to free admission to ISRM's Exhibition.
- Knowledge and News - all members receive a regular copy of 'Recreation' magazine which contains authoritative articles on all aspects of sport and recreation operational management. Members also receive weekly E-News bulletins with cutting edge stories and links to valuable resources.
- Access to the Members only section of the website which includes a forum and hundreds of information notes and other useful documents.
- Member Directory online - This resource is for members only and is located in the ‘members only’ area of the ISRM Website (www.isrm.co.uk). The definitive guide to sport and recreation management and development professionals and an invaluable resource for networking with fellow professionals.
- Free access to the ISRM's Continuing Professional Development scheme (Sponsored by Arch Chemicals). Follow this link for further details - www.isrm.co.uk/education/cpd.html
ISRM Member Savings
To demonstrate how being an ISRM member could save you £££'s please see the table below:
| Product/Service | Non Member Rate | Member Rate | Saving £'s |
| Attend 3 Sport Excel CPD seminars | 330 | 255 | 75 |
| ISRM Risk Assessment Manual | 255 | 245 | 10 |
| ISRM Integrated Management System | 260 | 250 | 10 |
| National Pool Safety Award | 845 | 795 | 50 |
| ISRM Conference Full Delegate | 355 | 295 | 60 |
| Recruitment of a £25k Manager through 'Flow Sports' | 5000 | 3125 | 1875 |
| Total Saving | 2080 |
2008 Membership fee
£105.00 inc. VAT. A discount is available for paying by Direct Debit (conditions apply).