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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
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EOSE Executive Board for 2026
The General Assembly in Malta validated the EOSE Executive Board which will lead the...
EOSE at Erasmus+ Sport Info Day 2026
The annual Erasmus+ Sport Info Day once again marked a key moment in the December...
EOSE signs joint statement on sport in Erasmus+ 2028-2034
EOSE has joined 116 European organisations in signing a Joint Statement calling for...
EOSE General Assembly and Members’ Seminar 2025 in Malta
From the 17 to 19 November EOSE members gathered for the EOSE General Assembly and...
REFS Partners Gather in Paris to Advance Youth Engagement in Sport Officiating
The REFS project is an ambitious three-year Erasmus+ Sport initiative designed to...
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