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Welcome to EOSE
European Observatoire of Sport and Employment
– SINCE 2002 –
An international organisation working towards the development of the sport and physical activity sector, expert in building bridges between the worlds of education and employment
EU FUNDED PROJECTS SINCE 2002
MEMBER ORGANISATIONS
countries represented
“A sport sector that fulfils its social, health and economic potential in Europe”.
EOSE VISION
“To facilitate and support the development of the sport and physical activity sector workforce, bringing education and employment together, to ensure people working and volunteering have the appropriate skills and competences to enable the sector to fulfil its potential”.
EOSE MISSION
EOSE In Brief
Over more than 20 years of active work with its network in the sector, EOSE has built a reputation and is recognised as :
An expert organisation
in research and labour market analysis
As a facilitator
building bridges between the worlds of education and employment
As a contributor
to the development of a competent workforce of paid staff and volunteers with the right skills
EOSE in European Projects
EU FUNDED PROJECTS SINCE 2002
Driven by a desire to act as a facilitator and agent of change in the sector
EOSE has been developing, coordinating, contributing and supporting a wide range of transnational and ambitious European projects and studies since its creation in 2002 as coordinator or active partner.
EOSE Expertise
With the support of its network of members and partners,
EOSE has been able to cement its position in the sector as a sustainable, independent, non-profit civil society membership association and become recognised as an expert organisation acting as a focus for skills and workforce development in the sport and physical activity sector across Europe.
EOSE Functioning
EOSE MEMBERSHIP IN 2026
37
ORGANISATIONS
4
MEMBERS OF STAFF
6
BOARD MEMBERS
FULL MEMBERS ARE MADE UP OF:
National Expert Organisations
Independent and not-for-profit organisations willing to contribute to the work of EOSE, demonstrating an expertise in the field.
International / European Organisations
Organisations having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EOSE.
Individuals
Recognised experts in the areas related to EOSE Vision and Mission and willing to act as national point of contact.
Labour Market Statistics
EOSE gathers, analyses, and presents labour market statistics for the sport sector, check out the latest employment figures for the sector.
Latest News
EOSE contributes to the Central and Eastern European Anti-Doping Summit
EOSE contributed online to the hybrid Central and Eastern European Anti-Doping Summit...
EOSE is recruiting – Join the team!
EOSE is looking for an EU Projects, Communications and Development Coordinator to join...
Join the European Online Conference “Building a Sustainable Sport Workforce: New Approaches to Sport Employment”
IN-FORMS European Online Conference Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026Time: 11:00–12:30...
National sport employment experts trained through IN-FORMS
In September 2026, EOSE delivered a three-part online training course through the...
New REFS publications highlight how sport can recruit and retain young officials
Two new publications from the EU-funded REFS project bring evidence and practical...
Third SKILLS4CHANGE Partner Meeting Takes Place in Copenhagen
Creative juices were flowing as the SKILLS4CHANGE partnership held its third official...
Advancing Gender Equality in Volleyball: From Research to Action
The EmpowHER Volleyball Game Changer (EVGC) project, a three-year initiative coordinated...
EOSE appoints a new member of staff
We are pleased to announce a new recruit to the EOSE staff team, with Stephen (Ste)...
SKILLS4CHANGE Partners Consider First Findings from Training Needs Survey
The EU funded SKILLS4CHANGE project held its second Full Partner Meeting online on the...
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