Affiliate

Occupation scope and impact

Working in the sector in a role that we don’t currently offer tailored membership for? Alongside the sector but not directly in it? Taking a step back from delivery? Affiliate membership is for anyone not supported by our other membership categories who has a professional interest in sport and physical activity. It keeps you part of the CIMSPA community and gives you access to all of our career resources.

CIMSPA will support you through your career pathway and help to unlock your full potential.

Professional status

Want to go further in your career and gain the professional recognition that you deserve? Professional status can support you to demonstrate your expertise, plan your development and open up new opportunities in your career. With a title, a digital accreditation credential and postnominals that celebrate your skills and knowledge, professional status is here to release your power.

We don’t currently offer professional status for affiliates, but we recommend exploring the opportunities to understand how you can progress your career and be recognised for all that you do.

Learn more about professional status

From
£3.24*
per month (inc VAT)
based on an an annual fee of
£38.94*
(inc VAT)

*discounts apply if your organisation is a CIMSPA employer partner

Apply for your membership

Step 1 – apply and pay

  • Debit card, credit card or direct debit payment options are available.

Step 2 – we will process your application

  • You will receive an email confirming that your membership has been approved.

What does CIMSPA professional status confirm?

Supporting your career

Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of our sector. 

CPD requirement and how it works

CIMSPA Employer Partners

CIMSPA Employer Partners are part of our sector-wide network of organisations. From community sports clubs to major gym brands, they are all committed to supporting their employees to achieve professional excellence. Since the launch of professional status, our partners have been using the framework to shape their role descriptions, both for existing staff and when advertising vacancies. This means that when you apply for a job offered by a CIMSPA Employer Partner, having professional status connects you to their needs and makes you stand out from other candidates. For some employers, it’s even an essential requirement. Use our bespoke sector jobs board to view vacancies with our partners and take the next step in your career.