1. Considerations Work Experience in Sport

2. Work Placement Considerations: Location Go there before your first day Find out transport Travel Time to get there Public transport – bus – train – car – bike journey Rush hour in morning Cost Transport Equipment Refreshments

3. Work Placement Considerations: Hours Hours of work Agree prior to placement your working hours Getting to and from placement Regulations Of the place you work – get familiar Uniform – compulsory Health and safety Familiar with health and safe – at work you will be subject to this Make a list

4. Work Placement Considerations: Role and responsibilities Do as asked by management – take on responsibility Be punctual Reliable Trustworthy Willing and helpful Honest and enthusiastic Progression Opportunities for progress Need to be a good communicator NVQs CPD

5. Work Placement Web Site: www.leisureopportunities.com

6. Be able to prepare for a work based experience in sport Examine different ways of applying for work experience and jobs Look at the process of applications and study how to reach the interview stage

7. Application process Research the jobs you would like to apply for How ? Can you convince the employer that you are the best person for the job

8. Essential and Desirable Certain jobs need certain skills Some will be stated as essential PGCE teaching qualification Degree in sport Others will be stated as desirable or working towards Welsh speaking A good level of fitness