The CIMSPA Youth Panel exists to ensure the voice, experiences and perspectives of young people aged 16–25 meaningfully shape the future workforce of the sport and physical activity sector. The Panel will guide, challenge and influence CIMSPA’s work so that youth voice is embedded in strategy, policy, programmes and decision-making, particularly in relation to education, career pathways and youth employment.
Youth Panel’s role
Represent and champion the perspectives of young people across the sport and physical activity workforce.
Provide insight, challenge and recommendations to CIMSPA on key priorities, programmes and policies.
Inform the development of education pathways, training, careers support and professional standards, ensuring they reflect the needs of young people.
Support initiatives focused on youth employment, access, inclusion and progression into and within the sector.
Act as ambassadors and advocates for CIMSPA’s work with young people, where appropriate.
Highlight barriers, opportunities and solutions to improve how the education and employment system works for young people entering or progressing in the sector.
Contribute to a diverse, inclusive and future-focused workforce culture.
Youth Panel members
Georgia Townsend
Georgia works for Brighton and Hove City Council as a Sport and Physical Activity Worker. Her role includes planning and delivering sport and physical activity sessions for children and young people to help them become more active. She has the ambition of providing equal opportunities for all to be physically active regardless of any barriers they may face.
Georgia graduated from the University of Brighton with a BSc Hons in Sports Business Management. Since leaving university, she has worked for Active Kent and Medway as a Sports Coordinator and at Skiltek Sport as a Sports Development Officer. Her roles have given her a wealth of knowledge and experience within the sports sector.
Georgia also plays and coaches youth football. With experience of being a coach, student, graduate and a working professional within the sports sector, Georgia is able to share different perspectives and hopes to guide the future direction of the sports industry through her role on the Youth Panel.
