Matthew Lee
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation
Diploma in Sport
Unit 3
Assignment 2
Professional Development in the
Sports Industry
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,Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
Prepare appropriate documentation for use in selection and recruitment
C.P5
activities.
C.P6 Participate in the selection interviews and activities, as an interviewee.
Review own performance in role in the interviewing activities, supported
D.P7
by an updated SWOT analysis.
In interviews and activities demonstrate analytical responses and
C.M4
questioning and activities to allow assessment of skills and knowledge.
Analyse the results of the process and how your skills development will
D.M5
contribute to your future success.
Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management
CD.D2
during the recruitment activity.
Evaluate how well the documents prepared, and own performance in the
CD.D3 interview activities supported, the process for accessing the selected career
pathway.
Assignment 2
For this assignment I am required to produce a portfolio and video to help the local
community through the application process for several jobs at the sports centre. I will
produce various documentation to give others an understanding of the requirements at
each stage of the process. I will also apply for a position at the sports centre based on
my qualifications and experiences, in order to produce a good example to others.
Job advertisement
A good job advert is important to entice possible candidates to apply for the job. A
successful job advert will get many applications due to its persuasive tone.
A typical job advert will include:
● A brief description about what the job entails
● What responsibilities you are expected to have
● What type of candidate they are looking for via person specification
● Salary and working hours.
● Information on how to get in touch with the employer.
,Good places to find possible employment within the sport sector are:
https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/search?loc=86383&sb=salary&sd=down&q=sport
%20development
https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=sports+coaching&l=
https://www.uksport.gov.uk/jobs-in-sport/search-all-vacancies
Leisure centres may have a variety of job roles including:
- Swimming instructor
- Leisure centre manager
- Sports coach
- Receptionist
- Health and safety officer
It is important that applicants read the job descriptions and person specifications
thoroughly so they apply for roles that meet their skill set and they can fulfill
successfully. I will be preparing the documentation and going through the process for
applying for a Sports Coach role at the centre as based on my skills audit in Assignment
1, I feel I could fulfill such a role competently.
Evidence towards P5
Sports Coaching Job Here
We are offering the chance for you to come and work with us here at the Leisure
Centre. We are looking for a motivated Sports Coach who has a love for sport and
working within the community. You will be expected to work cohesively in a team, as
well as being organised and having precise time management.
The contract we are offering is a Fixed-term contract, which is set at 1 year. You will
be expected to work 30 hours per week, earning £18,000 per annum.
(Overtime during the holidays if you are available)
If you are interested, contact us here @
Job description:
The purpose of a job description is to inform the applicants of what the job entails in more detail
than the job advertisement. This ensures that applicants have a clear understanding of what
they will be required to do. This is to establish common ground between the applicants and the
employees.
, Here is an example of a job description:
- Delivering multi sports sessions to a variety of different ages, ethnicities and cultures
- Maintaining a suitable level of health and safety for clients
- Making sessions enjoyable and immersive
- Being able to deliver sessions from a variety of different sports
- Debriefing with management and co-workers
- Ensuring a safe working environment
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Lesson preparation
Person Specification:
The person specification is a document that the applicants are required to fill in. This document
is created by the employer, as a way to inform the applicants of attributes, skills and
qualifications which are either essential or desirable.
Essential criteria is criteria which is needed in order to do the job. Some essential requirements
may be for the employer to be first aid trained or have a driver's license.
Desirable criteria is criteria which would be useful to have when doing the job. It is not essential,
however it would increase the applicants chances of being employed. An example of desirable
criteria would be for the employer to be able to work flexible work hours.
Factor Essential Criteria Desirable criteria
Qualifications - 5 Gcses grade 5 and above. - Level 3 health and safety
- Gcses in English and Maths training
- UKCC sports coaching - Level 3 designated
qualification safeguarding lead training
- At least 2 A-levels
Experience - Experience coaching young - Experience competing at a
children high level of sport
- Experience playing sports - Experience working and
- DBS certification being able to work under
pressure
Communication Skills - Being able to debrief with - Being able to create positive
managers and coworkers relationships with clients
- Being able to use
programmes such as email
and excel
Personal Attributes - Being confident when - Easy to work with
delivering sessions - Extroverted individual
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation
Diploma in Sport
Unit 3
Assignment 2
Professional Development in the
Sports Industry
Stuvia – Please leave a 5-star review!
Check out my other Stuvia documents.
,Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
Prepare appropriate documentation for use in selection and recruitment
C.P5
activities.
C.P6 Participate in the selection interviews and activities, as an interviewee.
Review own performance in role in the interviewing activities, supported
D.P7
by an updated SWOT analysis.
In interviews and activities demonstrate analytical responses and
C.M4
questioning and activities to allow assessment of skills and knowledge.
Analyse the results of the process and how your skills development will
D.M5
contribute to your future success.
Demonstrate individual responsibility and effective self-management
CD.D2
during the recruitment activity.
Evaluate how well the documents prepared, and own performance in the
CD.D3 interview activities supported, the process for accessing the selected career
pathway.
Assignment 2
For this assignment I am required to produce a portfolio and video to help the local
community through the application process for several jobs at the sports centre. I will
produce various documentation to give others an understanding of the requirements at
each stage of the process. I will also apply for a position at the sports centre based on
my qualifications and experiences, in order to produce a good example to others.
Job advertisement
A good job advert is important to entice possible candidates to apply for the job. A
successful job advert will get many applications due to its persuasive tone.
A typical job advert will include:
● A brief description about what the job entails
● What responsibilities you are expected to have
● What type of candidate they are looking for via person specification
● Salary and working hours.
● Information on how to get in touch with the employer.
,Good places to find possible employment within the sport sector are:
https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/search?loc=86383&sb=salary&sd=down&q=sport
%20development
https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=sports+coaching&l=
https://www.uksport.gov.uk/jobs-in-sport/search-all-vacancies
Leisure centres may have a variety of job roles including:
- Swimming instructor
- Leisure centre manager
- Sports coach
- Receptionist
- Health and safety officer
It is important that applicants read the job descriptions and person specifications
thoroughly so they apply for roles that meet their skill set and they can fulfill
successfully. I will be preparing the documentation and going through the process for
applying for a Sports Coach role at the centre as based on my skills audit in Assignment
1, I feel I could fulfill such a role competently.
Evidence towards P5
Sports Coaching Job Here
We are offering the chance for you to come and work with us here at the Leisure
Centre. We are looking for a motivated Sports Coach who has a love for sport and
working within the community. You will be expected to work cohesively in a team, as
well as being organised and having precise time management.
The contract we are offering is a Fixed-term contract, which is set at 1 year. You will
be expected to work 30 hours per week, earning £18,000 per annum.
(Overtime during the holidays if you are available)
If you are interested, contact us here @
Job description:
The purpose of a job description is to inform the applicants of what the job entails in more detail
than the job advertisement. This ensures that applicants have a clear understanding of what
they will be required to do. This is to establish common ground between the applicants and the
employees.
, Here is an example of a job description:
- Delivering multi sports sessions to a variety of different ages, ethnicities and cultures
- Maintaining a suitable level of health and safety for clients
- Making sessions enjoyable and immersive
- Being able to deliver sessions from a variety of different sports
- Debriefing with management and co-workers
- Ensuring a safe working environment
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Lesson preparation
Person Specification:
The person specification is a document that the applicants are required to fill in. This document
is created by the employer, as a way to inform the applicants of attributes, skills and
qualifications which are either essential or desirable.
Essential criteria is criteria which is needed in order to do the job. Some essential requirements
may be for the employer to be first aid trained or have a driver's license.
Desirable criteria is criteria which would be useful to have when doing the job. It is not essential,
however it would increase the applicants chances of being employed. An example of desirable
criteria would be for the employer to be able to work flexible work hours.
Factor Essential Criteria Desirable criteria
Qualifications - 5 Gcses grade 5 and above. - Level 3 health and safety
- Gcses in English and Maths training
- UKCC sports coaching - Level 3 designated
qualification safeguarding lead training
- At least 2 A-levels
Experience - Experience coaching young - Experience competing at a
children high level of sport
- Experience playing sports - Experience working and
- DBS certification being able to work under
pressure
Communication Skills - Being able to debrief with - Being able to create positive
managers and coworkers relationships with clients
- Being able to use
programmes such as email
and excel
Personal Attributes - Being confident when - Easy to work with
delivering sessions - Extroverted individual
