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Sports, Recreation & Cultural Managers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Sports, Recreation & Cultural Managers plan, organise and coordinate the operations of establishments that provide sporting, recreation and cultural services. They are also responsible for advising on the facilities available and promoting publicity in relation to events, shows and activities, handling related administration tasks such as establishing and managing budgets, and controlling expenditure, ensuring that facilities are kept clean and in good condition; and recruiting, training and supervising staff.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Physical strength

Sports, Recreation and Cultural Managers need to be physically fit. Their job may require a considerable amount of movement because they often demonstrate activities while explaining them.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A higher diploma, associate degree or bachelor's degree in sports, recreation, leisure management, or equivalent qualifications. Supervisory positions may require a master's degree in recreation management, business administration, or public administration.

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 13-23

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 24-33

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 14-27

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

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Work Environment

  • Sports, Recreation & Cultural Managers generally work full time. They may need to be on call in case emergencies arise

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