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Everything you need to know about joining CIMSPA as an entry manager member.

  • Entry Manager members are employed in the sport and physical activity sector as individuals operating in a first line management position and can work independently under some supervision and direction.

  • You may be, for example; a coordinator, team leader, duty manager, first-line manager, or work as a sports development officer or community sport and health officer.

  • You can demonstrate both knowledge and skills in a range of management related topics, from service improvement, people and development to risk management.

Entry requirements

If you have 1 – 3 year’s experience in the role, you will need to provide:
  • Your endorsed qualification which meets the Entry Manager professional standard.
  • If older than 5 years, evidence of CPD completed within the last 5 years is required.
  • Your CV
  • Referee details (see FAQs)
If you have 3+ years of experience in the role, you will need to provide:
  • Your CV covering responsibilities within your most recent role and any CPD undertaken.
  • Referee details (see FAQs).

Apply for your membership

Step 1 – prepare your evidence, apply and pay

  • Evidence of your qualification, CPD and CV to be provided in PDF, JPEG or PNG format.  
  • Referee details. 
  • Debit / Credit Card or Direct Debit payment options are available. 

Step 2 – We will process your application

  • You will receive email updates as we review your application.
  • We will let you know if we require any further information from you.
  • You will receive an email confirming that your Membership has been approved.

Entry Manager membership cost: £168* per year (inc VAT)

*Discounts apply if your organisation is a CIMSPA employer partner.

Membership benefits - Management

Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of our sector

  • Recognition and status as a member of the sector’s only chartered professional body.
  • Designatory letters – MCIMSPA
  • Exclusive member logos to showcase your professional status
  • Enhance your career prospects - many of our employer partners commit to only employing CIMSPA members.
  • Access FREE endorsed CPD eLearning with the CIMSPA Academy.
  • Discounts on endorsed qualifications and CPD from a range of training providers.
  • Sector job opportunity information from our jobs board and partner network.
Free CPD

Highlight – CIMSPA Academy

  • Your CIMSPA membership includes FREE access to hundreds of online CPD courses with the CIMSPA Academy.
  • The CPD on offer ranges from “bite-sized” quick eBriefings to certificate courses that award multiple CIMSPA CPD points.

Build your professional network through CIMSPA’s community of members, partners and events

  • Shareable profile on the CIMSPA membership directory – the definitive listing of qualified sector professionals – connecting you with potential employers and customers.
  • Print subscription and digital access to S&PA Professional, our quarterly magazine.
  • Receive S&PA Extra and the CIMSPA member bulletin – our monthly digital newsletters.
  • Access to member-only webinars featuring cross-sector experts.
  • Make connections through CIMSPA and partner events and conferences, and at our professional development boards and consultations (by invitation).

Benefit from a range of discounts and offers across key categories identified by members and provided by our partners

Work and business (manager)
  • Gymcatch - 20% off your first 12 paid months
  • Bigwave Growth - Free “Insight 360” call
  • My PT Hub - 30-day free trial and 50% off My PT Hub’s All-In-One personal training software and app
  • WSHQ: Workout Music - 20% off all their licence free music
CPD/development (manager)
  • Future Fit - Free CPD course with a qualifying purchase
  • Bloomsbury Publishing - 35% discount on Sports literature
  • Brookbush Institute - 30-day free trial
  • BTN Academy - £100 off Foundation Academy
  • Drummond Education - £30 off a course or workshop under £400 / £50 off course or workshop £401-1000 / £100 off a course or workshop £1001 upwards
  • Les Mills - Les Mills+ free trial and 25% discount / 30% Initial Training discount
  • Platinum Training Institute - 10% off
  • Gympass - Free application to be a Certified Online Trainer
  • Biomechanics Education - Free CPD (up to £100+VAT)

 

Finance and legal (manager)
  • Future Fit - 30-day free Prozone trial
  • BSA4Sport - Free access
  • Financial Fitness Group - 15% discount / Monthly phone call / Advice on HMRC requirements

 

Lifestyle (manager)
  • Dell Technologies - Up to 20% off
  • Elevated Food for Life - 60% off monthly subscription & 50% off for clients 
  • Myzone - £75 off an MZ Switch Myzone belt / £80 off an MZ3 heart rate monitor
  • TANITA- 15% discount
  • TRX Training - 30 days free access to TRX Core/TRX Training Club / TRX PRO4 Suspension Trainer for £100 / TRX HOME 2 Suspension Trainer for £100 / 15% discount sitewide

 

*Terms and conditions apply for all offers.

Contribute to the continued improvement of the sport and physical activity sector

  • Voting rights at the CIMSPA annual general meeting - help shape the future of our sector
  • Be at the forefront of the sector with the very latest news, guidance and resources.
  • Be the first to hear about opportunities to be involved with CIMSPA consultations and insight, helping to influence sector policy and future research.
  • Take part in focus groups and committees to help shape the sector’s future.

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Membership join FAQs – Manager

If your CIMSPA recognised entry qualification is dated over 5 years from the date of your application, you will be required to evidence:

  • At least 1 CPD point of endorsed 
  • Or 4 hours of non-endorsed CPD. 

Your account will be required to be linked your employer’s organisational account to issue your membership at the discounted price. If your account is not currently linked, we will require some information from you. Please email us on info@cimspa.co.uk 

If you have successfully met the professional standard following completion of your CIMSPA endorsed course and met the Management Professional Standard(s), your Professional Qualification certificate issued by CIMSPA and awarded by your institute will clearly confirm this.

If you are unsure whether your qualification meets the professional standards, please email a copy of it and your CV to info@cimspa.co.uk for review.

There are 2 application routes into Management membership as outlined within the Entry Requirements above to ensure those with and without an endorsed qualification can be rewarded and recognised.

Your CV is required for both routes to ensure that your experience to date can also be reviewed, considered and recognised.

We require the contact details of your referee should additional verification be required for audit purposes. The following reference details will be requested:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Job role
  • Organisation
  • Your relationship

Need to discuss your membership?

If you’re unsure on any aspect of your CIMSPA membership application, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 0343 836 0200

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