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• Ensure the provision of a high level of service • Ensure compliance with health and safety
regulations
Work environment
Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers are employed by public and private organisations. Work settings vary and may include hotels, casinos, cinemas, sports centres, theatres and cultural centres. The work involves office-based tasks and also liaising with staff, clients and other organisational stakeholders.
Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers typically work full-time. Working additional hours and during weekends may be required.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Manager, one would typically require extensive experience in a professional or technical role related to the services being provided.
In addition to experience, a qualification at MQF Level 7 or higher in Business Administration, Management or related fields may also be required, depending on the setting. Training programmes include:
• Executive Master in Business Administration (MBA) (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
• Master of Science in Strategic Management and Marketing (University of Malta)
(MQF Level 7)
Additionally, specific qualifications may be required depending on the services being provided.
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers are expected to have:
• An understanding of the industry (recreation, sport, art or culture) the organisation is operating in
• Professional or technical expertise related to the services being provided
• An understanding of business accounting and finance
• Networking skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships
• Project management skills
• Personnel management skills
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Number of employees (2017)
72
Share of foreigners (2017)
33%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+41%
Median Pay (per annum)
€24,000
Occupational Handbook 2018
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