Sport development managers are required to liaise with a number of stakeholder groups to increase the profile of sport, implement and administer junior sports programs or clinics within clubs and schools in specific sports, train coaches and teachers, recruit young people, parents and volunteers to the sport, and fixture and schedule competitions.

Facility or complex managers
Facility managers plan, promote and manage the effective provision of services and programs in locations such as fitness centres, outdoor sporting grounds or complexes or aquatic Centres or Community recreation Centres. They are also responsible for the day to day business of running the Centre including staff and budget management.

Facility managers may perform the following tasks: 

• Develop programs and services that meet the Community and clients' needs

• Consult widely to develop and manage short and long term business plans for the centre

• Supervise the design, planning and maintenance of sport and recreation facilities

• Ensure facilities conform to fire and other safety standards

• Plan, organise and manage sport and recreation events

• Develop and implement publicity campaigns for the Centre and its programs 

• Select and training staff and identify staff training needs

• Manage the office, facilities and/or program staff

• Coordinate the business activities of the Centre

• Report to stakeholders including government agencies

• Manage finances and organisational risks