The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
ISRM - Managing and developing sportThe Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) is the leading national professional body for sport and recreation management and development in the UK. Based at Loughborough University, one of the UK's sporting hubs, our mission statement is to 'lead, develop and promote professionalism in the management of sport and recreation'. In this section:
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Sporting a high profile 
As the leading sport and recreation management institute:
- We are a progressive organisation geared to delivering a wide range of benefits and professional support to our members.
- We are at the leading edge of the industry in developing technical, operational and sports development standards and promoting best practice.
- We aim to improve the management and operation of sports facilities and sports development programmes.
- We work pro-actively within the industry using our profile and influence to raise awareness of important issues, best representing the needs of our members, often through effective links with partner agencies.
- We promote a progressive pathway of training programmes often leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
- We support members through an extensive continuing professional development (CPD) programme.
- We provide a forum to exchange ideas and share experiences with others in the industry through our regional/branch network.
- We provide an unrivalled range of support products and services.
- We manage a commercial consultancy service including interim management.
The body for active support
There are many good reasons why you should join ISRM as your chosen professional body. Benefits of membership include:
- National recognition of your status and competency as a member.
- Access to the regional/national network of sport and recreation professionals and the members only section of our website.
- Regular direct mailings containing information on education and training, meetings, policy developments, job opportunities and more.
- ISRM's Journal 'Recreation' ten times per year.
- Reduction on ISRM conferences, seminars, advertising and exhibition fees.
- Free advisory service to deal with your professional enquiries.
- Significant reductions on all ISRM products and services.
Take up a position in our winning team
There are a range of membership categories:
Call for a membership application form on 01509 226474
ISRM - Supporting members throughout their careers
Membership keeps you one step ahead
Our members are responsible for managing and developing sport in the UK. We have members employed at all levels in the sport and recreation industry; from aspiring front line managers of sport and recreation facilities, sports development officers and managers to the heads of private sector companies, trusts, consultancies, national governing bodies of sport and local authority leisure departments.
ISRM can help you develop the technical and management skills essential to success. We have a progressive pathway of training programmes aimed at all levels in the sport and recreation industry, many of which lead to ISRM membership. Their strength lies in the fact that they are designed and delivered by the industry for those working in the industry.
The skills you need to succeed
Pool plant and spa operation
Join the 5000 sport and recreation staff who successfully complete an ISRM pool or spa plant operation course every year. The definitive nationally recognised technical qualification used by more local authorities and private leisure operators in the UK than any other training provider.
- National Pool Plant Foundation Certificate
- National Pool Plant Operators Certificate
- National Pool Plant Revalidation Certificate
- National Spa Pool Operators Certificate
Lifeguarding
ISRM runs courses for trainer assessors to qualify them to deliver Unit 2 of the RLSS (UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
Welcoming disabled people
ISRM provides a distance learning programme designed to cover the basic requirements of working with disabled customers and staff, incorporating key aspects of the disability discrimination act (DDA).
CPD seminars and workshops
Under the brand name SportExcel we organise an unrivalled range of continuing professional development seminars and workshops, with subject areas responding to the ever changing demands of the industry and the needs of members and non-members alike.
Take the pathway to success - Flexible training for the busy professional
Some of our courses are delivered at approved training centres, including the workplace, and in colleges of further and higher education, part time or as modules in full time courses of study. In addition, the ISRM Sport and Recreation Management Certificate can be studied by distance learning, whilst the ISRM Sport and Recreation Operations Certificate and Sport and Recreation Supervisory Management Certificate are available as 1-4 day short courses at venues throughout the country.
Sport and Recreation Operations Certificate
An introductory level qualification specifically designed for sport and recreation assistants/ pool attendants working, or aspiring to work in a range of sport and recreation facilities including sports centres, swimming pools and health and fitness clubs. It provides candidates with essential background knowledge in a number of core subjects which will enable them to develop their skills in the work place, whilst also allowing individuals to specialise in a number of areas of their choice.
Sport and Recreation Supervisory Management Certificate
The role of the supervisor is a crucial one in all sport and recreation organisations. Supervisors are not only responsible for the day to day performance of other staff, they are usually the first point of contact with customers. To do this job effectively requires an extensive range of skills and a considerable amount of confidence. This qualification has been specifically designed to address the needs of those stepping up the early rungs of the managerial ladder.
Sport and Recreation Management Certificate
This qualification is aimed at managers of facilities, sports development officers, duty officers and those wishing to enter the profession. Candidates must successfully complete the twelve units from the professional sports management pathway of the City and Guilds Higher Professional Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management.
Alternatively, graduates who have gained an ISRM accredited degree in sports management can gain the ISRM Sport and Recreation Management Certificate via the full exemption route.
It is the essential professional qualification for those working in the industry and leads to full membership of ISRM for candidates who have the requisite industry experience.
ISRM Diploma
In this modern, competitive climate the need to keep up to date with the latest management thinking and information has never been felt so acutely. For members holding the Sport and Recreation Management Certificate, and hungry for progression in their professional career, the Diploma offers the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop a strategic approach to managing sport and recreation facilities and development services at the highest level.
This qualification can now be obtained by completing the new City & Guilds Master Professional Diploma.
ISRM - Providing pathways, producing professionals
ISRM, both in its own right and working with partners, researches and produces a significant range of information resources. These ensure that members are kept in touch with the latest best practice in the industry and are able to effectively address the day to day management challenges they face.
The fast track information service
Practical support for members:
- Members receive a regular mailings and e-mailings containing new management and technical guidance, discounted CPD training opportunities, nationwide job adverts and news from their regional ISRM network.
- A free subscription to 'Recreation' the ISRM journal –?essential reading for the sports professional, published 10 times per year.
- A range of essential books, posters, procedure manuals and training dvd's, published by ISRM, all at competitive prices, discounted for members.
- The ISRM national conference and seminars make a valuable contribution to the continuing professional development of sport and recreation professionals. These events are recognised for the relevance of their underlying themes, the quality of the presentations and the unique nature of the networking opportunity they provide.
- ISRM's free advisory service responds to hundreds of enquiries every year, solving problems for everyone from our own members, other facility operators and even the general public.
- A direct mail service keeps you and your organisation up to date with the latest products and services in the industry.
- ISRM Recruitment – whether you are looking for that important next move or for a new face to create a winning team, ISRM can help. This service provides regular mailings direct to potential candidates of the highest calibre, all at a cost effective price.
ISRM - Developing and sharing good practice
ISRM Consultants
ISRM Consultants offer cost effective, independent solutions to your challenges, including:
- Health and safety audits and risk assessment
- Accident investigation
- Contract management including interim management
- Strategic reviews
- Technical investigations and analysis
- Swimming pool technology
- Sport and recreation strategies and business planning
- Feasibility studies
Who are our clients?
ISRM Consultants undertake work for a range of clients including local authorities (small and large), solicitors and major insurance companies as well as private organisations.
Work varies considerably from providing a troubleshooting service, to advising on more complex matters including strategic issues or providing an expert opinion and reports on accidents.
Our role
ISRM Consultants act as a co-ordinator and a catalyst, bringing together the right team of professional expertise to tackle your project.
Projects of all sizes are professionally undertaken at very competitive rates.
Contact the Managing Consultant for a no commitment consultation.
Tel: 01509 226474 or email: info@isrm.co.uk
Link into our technical expertise
The Institute has led the development of professional management within the sport and recreation industry for more than 80 years. ISRM Consultants has been established on this foundation. Our expertise has been gained from practical experience which covers the whole spectrum of sport and recreation management, design and technology.
ISRM - Working with partners to raise the profile of sport
Our partners
ISRM works proactively with a range of partners to best represent the needs of our members. Our partners include:
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How to find out more
For further information on ISRM and its activities, please contact:
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
Sir John Beckwith Centre for Sport
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
Tel: 01509 226474 | Fax:01509 226475
info@isrm.co.uk
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