With the eagerly awaited launch of ‘professional status’ on the horizon, join CIMSPA CEO Tara Dillon to hear all about how it is set to revolutionise the impact and perception of sport and physical activity professionals.
Thursday 24th July 2025 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm
During this session Tara will highlight how launching professional status can drive greater recognition of the sector’s crucial role in enhancing community well-being and contributing to national health and development.
As part of this webinar, you will hear all about the benefits of professionalisation, the pathway to achieving it, and the transformative effect it can have on workforce credibility and sector-wide influence.
More on Professional Status…
In September, we will be introducing individual professional status accreditation for our full members, ensuring they are professionally recognised for their expertise and competence by a professional regulatory body and therefore by peers, employers, the public and professionals in other sectors.
Having a professional status is a way for sport & physical activity professionals to show the world that they are a trained and highly skilled professional in their chosen career. In the occupations described by the sector’s professional standards, there will be one or more professional statuses that indicate the level of expertise and experience an individual has in that role. As they progress in their career, those in the sport & physical activity sector will be able to gain new professional statuses that celebrate their expertise and highlight their knowledge and commitment.
Speaker – Tara Dillon – CEO, CIMSPA
Starting her career as a lifeguard, Tara has worked across a range of organisations and roles, giving her exceptional knowledge of the needs of the sector and its workforce.
She has gained hands on experience within local authority leisure, various management positions and by senior roles at DC Leisure Management and IQL-UK Ltd.
Tara has an infectious passion for the sector which drives her in her ongoing quest to continually drive significant improvements that serve to transcend the sector. At the forefront of CIMSPA’s work, Tara delivers initiatives that professionalise and recognise the workforce, and enhance the careers of those working in sport, leisure and active wellbeing.
How to book
Check your inbox for an email entitled ‘Webinar – The importance of professional status to the sport & physical activity sector’.
Or login to your CIMSPA Member Portal and look under the ‘Member Benefits’ tab. Then click ‘Exclusive member webinars’.
Simply click ‘Book webinar’ and submit your details.
Spaces are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment.
Please note – member webinars are recorded and available for members to watch on demand.
