Providing innovative and tailored support, this programme will benefit coaches, officials and sport administrators working in clubs, governing bodies and local sports forums who, through their leadership approach, are genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion and can influence change within their sport.
Applications for the initial cohort can be made here.
We will be flexible for anyone who wants to be involved. If you’re interested in completing this programme in the future, please get in touch as we will keep a waiting list.
The expression of interest window will close on Monday 8th January 2024.
Programme to commence Saturday 3rd February 2024.
For further information, please contact Clare Dowdall at: claredowdall@sportni.net
Who is the programme for?
- This programme is aimed at potential female leaders in coaching, officials and sports administrators working in clubs, community groups, governing bodies, sports forums and local authorities.
- Applicants must currently be actively involved in a sporting role.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of expressing an interest in participating in the programme.
- This is for females based in the local authority areas of Derry & Strabane, Causeway Coast and Mid Ulster area.
The interactive blended programme allows each participant to work and focus on their own development, while also learning from others and hearing about their experiences of leadership.
What will it cover?
The programme is designed to develop and enhance core leadership behaviours in our networks. There will be a strong focus on ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) underpins everything we do. The programme allows participants to continue to develop and reflect on their inclusive leadership behaviour and performance, with the assistance of course leaders and facilitators, this will support females to thrive in leadership positions in their sport.
The aim of the Rise leadership programme is:
How will I benefit?
What does it involve?
The 18 month programme includes the following elements:
Months 1 to 9
10 sessions – 3 face to face ; 3 online, 1 E learning, 3 sport specific modules.
- 3 selective modules: specific to domains of course population i.e., coaching, officiating, sports administration.
Months 10 to 18
There are no written assignments, and the course is pragmatic rather than academic in format.
How will participants be selected?
We will aim for:
Participants will be asked to fill in an Equal Opportunities questionnaire this is for information only and will not be used in selection.
What are the programme dates?
The programme is due to commence in February 2024, once expressions of interest have been received and reviewed, specific dates for sessions will be share with programme participants. The programme outline is detailed below.
100% commitment to all programme dates is required and agreed to during the application process.
Course Dates