Fit to Succeed - Toolkit - Sports Development Officer (SDO)
Being involved in a Fit to Succeed type initiative fits very well within the normal role of a local Sports Development team.

Specific tasks might include:
  • Co-ordination of activities across a number of schools can be linked to the development of Sporting Body initiatives for example basketball development sessions on school sites that lead to a local schools league.
  • Working with Active Sports representatives to secure additional resources for the local schools.
  • Coach education sessions can be set up with the knowledge that there is a real interest in training adults other than teachers (AOTTs) to become involved locally.
  • Funding streams. Currently, ‘Awards for All’ grants can be applied for to set up a variety of activities. SDOs have the expertise to help local schools / organisations to apply for these funds.
  • Attract sporting ambassadors from within the area to promote the benefits of an active lifestyle.