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Trainer allowance 2024: How should it be applied in clubs?

The trainer allowance is the most common way to show appreciation to active members. In this article, you’ll find out how much the trainer allowance will be in 2024.

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September 12, 2024 |

Whats’ on this page

1. What is the trainer allowance?

2. Trainer allowance: Changes and increases since early 2021

3. What are the advantages of the trainer allowance?

4. How does the Ehrenamtspauschale work in 2026?

5. What happens if a trainer earns more than €3,300?

6. Is it worth adjusting the allowances in the club?

7. Trainer allowance 2026: How should clubs manage payments to coaches?

8. Higher revenue limits make club management easier

9. Summary of the trainer allowance 2026

What is the trainer allowance?

The instructor allowance (Übungsleiterpauschale) is intended to relieve part-time workers such as instructors, trainers, or educators through a tax benefit. The legal framework recognizes and supports engagement in cultural or sports associations by providing tax-free income up to a specified maximum amount. The level of this tax exemption is regularly adjusted by the legislator. In 2026, the instructor allowance amounts to €3,300 per year (2025: €3,000), which equals €275 per month (2025: €250).

To benefit from the instructor allowance, the activities must be carried out in areas recognized as charitable. What does this mean in practice for those involved? When using the instructor allowance, the income received is not subject to taxation up to the defined exemption limit. The association also benefits from this direct financial advantage, as it does not have to pay social security contributions either.

Trainer allowance: Changes and increases since early 2021

On January 1, 2021, the instructor allowance increased from €2,400 to €3,000. This amount is exempt from social security contributions for both parties – gross equals net. Artistic activities and the care of people in need of assistance are also included under this rule.

The term “part-time job” is clearly defined by law: the activity must not exceed one-third of the working time of a comparable full-time position, which corresponds to approximately 10 to 15 hours per week.

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What are the advantages of the trainer allowance?

Because the instructor allowance is exempt from social security contributions, it is of particular interest to certain groups of people, such as students or job seekers. These individuals cannot easily earn income that is exempt from social security contributions, which makes voluntary engagement in associations especially attractive. In combination with a mini-job (from 2026: €605 per month / 2025: €556), an interesting arrangement arises for both the association and the instructor: the association pays €275 as the instructor allowance (exempt from social security contributions) and €556 as mini-job income, with approximately 30% social security charges and around 2% tax. The helper therefore earns a total of €831 per month – and that tax-free!

Another interesting aspect of the 2026 instructor allowance is that there are no fixed rules regarding the payment period. This means that if you have a time-limited project in the association (e.g. a specific sports course), you can also pay out the €3,300 within three or six months. Paid amateur athletes also benefit from the increase in the instructor allowance, as their compensation is based on the same legal provision. In summary, the 2026 instructor allowance brings the following advantages:

Engaged individuals earn income that is exempt from social security contributions.
It is particularly attractive for certain groups such as students, retirees, or job seekers.
The combination of instructor allowance and mini-job provides many people with an attractive additional monthly income (up to €831 per month).
Paid amateur athletes (performance, victory, or point bonuses) also benefit from the increase in the instructor allowance.

However: caretakers, equipment managers, board members, or first-aid responders are excluded from this rule. In these cases, the volunteer allowance applies instead, which will be explained in more detail in the next section.

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How does the Ehrenamtspauschale work in 2026?

The volunteer allowance (Ehrenamtspauschale) was also increased on January 1, 2026 from €840 to €960. This corresponds to an amount of €80 per month. Up to this amount, compensation remains exempt from social security contributions. Here as well, gross equals net. The volunteer allowance is intended for all individuals who are not instructors but are still actively involved in an association—for example, board members, stewards, or caretakers for facilities and equipment.

As with the instructor allowance, there is also no fixed period in which the allowance must be paid out for voluntary work. This is particularly useful for various projects (e.g. a new club website), as the association can more easily motivate volunteers by offering financial support for their tasks. In such cases, associations can pay out up to €960—ideally, volunteers should provide written confirmation that they are using this allowance.

By the way: The instructor allowance and the volunteer allowance can be combined without social security contributions! The only important requirement is that both allowances are paid for clearly separate activities. For example, if there is a deputy chairperson who is also an instructor, the association can pay a total of €4,260 tax-free and without social security contributions. In this case, the two activities must be clearly separated from each other.

What happens if a trainer earns more than €3,300?

The question that arises for most associations is how amounts exceeding €3,300 are taxed. In principle, only the portion that exceeds the €3,300 threshold is subject to taxation. If the instructor is registered as a mini-job employee, around 30% in contributions must be paid. This is made up of 15% pension insurance, 13% health insurance, and 2% other taxes. On €603 per month, this amounts to a total of €180.90.

Settlements exceeding the tax-free allowance are a typical audit point during the annual cash audit in associations. How auditors proceed and what they pay particular attention to regarding expense allowances is explained in our guide to the cash audit in associations .

Is it worth adjusting the allowances in the club?

Ultimately, this depends on the budget and income available. Most clubs did not increase membership fees when the trainer allowance was raised. If no additional income is available, the club's expenses should remain at the same level. While the increased allowance provides more flexibility regarding social security-free expenditures, the Ehrenamtspauschale still remains a small financial incentive over the course of the year. Volunteers typically engage in these activities for reasons other than financial gain. Nevertheless, applying the new Ehrenamtspauschale might show greater appreciation from the club.

Trainer allowance 2026: How should clubs manage payments to coaches?

Many clubs strive to fairly distribute the trainer allowance among their various trainers. It is certainly a well-intentioned idea to pay each trainer the same allowance – after all, most clubs have uniform membership fees for all members. Such a principle of solidarity tends to promote a positive atmosphere within the coaching teams, reducing conflict and potentially fostering greater cohesion within the club.

However, not all club structures are equipped to pay identical trainer allowances, especially when trainers work with different age groups or competitive levels. In performance-oriented clubs, the workload and the required expertise for junior or senior teams are significantly higher. Many trainers expect recognition or compensation for their qualifications, as well as the additional time (more training sessions and matches) they invest. In such structures, it is difficult or even impossible to offer the same trainer allowance to all coaches. Many performance-oriented trainers have also obtained licenses, which often involve substantial financial costs. In these clubs, the trainer's qualification plays a critical role in determining the amount of the allowance. If a club focuses purely on recreational sports and is not performance-oriented, then a solidarity-based principle for the trainer allowance can be considered.

Higher revenue limits make club management easier

Every association is considered a commercial business operation, which is generally financed through membership fees. When food, beverages, or sponsorship income are added as additional revenue streams, associations are usually pleased about the extra financial flexibility. However, the legislator has introduced a revenue threshold in this context. Income exceeding this limit must be subject to a so-called income tax. As of 2026, this revenue threshold is €50,000 per year, representing an increase of €5,000 compared to 2025.

By the way: The exemption threshold for the obligation of timely use of funds is also being significantly increased—from €45,000 to €100,000. This means that associations with lower revenues will no longer be required to prove that they spend their funds immediately.

Summary of the trainer allowance 2026

The instructor allowance was increased from €2,400 to €3,000 on January 1, 2021. As of January 1, 2026, it rises from €3,000 to €3,300.
The instructor exemption is free from social security contributions for both parties.
The €3,300 can be paid flexibly within a year and is not tied to monthly remuneration.
The instructor allowance can be combined with a registered mini-job.
Caretakers, board members, and equipment managers are excluded. In these cases, the volunteer allowance applies.
The volunteer allowance was also increased on January 1, 2026, from €840 to €960 per year. This financial support is likewise not tied to monthly payments.

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What does the day-to-day work of a youth manager in an amateur club look like? Spized asks youth manager Lars Irion from CfB Ford Köln-Niehl. Lars gives us an insight into a well-organised football club with almost 600 members.

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#clubmissionstatement | #Volunteerwork | #Winningsponsors | #clubcommunication | #clubmarketing

Club mission statement for the club - more sponsors & improved communication

A mission statement can sustainably improve the external perception of your club and make you more visible to sponsors. We discuss how you can successfully benefit from a mission statement with our interview guest Tobias Erkelenz from TSV Urdenbach.

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#Artificialintelligence | #AI | #ChatGPT | #Clubwork | #Digitalization

ChatGPT and AI in the club: How AI programs can support the association's work

Would you like to know whether ChatGPT or artificial intelligence can make your club's work easier? We explain what is possible with ChatGPT in your club.

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#Contributionincrease | #club | #Strategiesforincreasingcontributions | #Causationprinciple | #Solidarityprinciple

Contribution increase 2025 - yes or no?

Inflation and the resulting rise in prices are not leaving clubs unscathed. Is it time to increase membership fees in 2025? In this article, we explain the pros and cons of a membership fee increase.

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#Memberrecruitment | #Clubmanagement | #Psychology | #Strategiesforclubs | #Decision-makingprocess

Successful member recruitment with psychology

How can you successfully recruit new members? In this article, we explain how to attract members to your club using psychological aspects.

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#Offerdevelopment | #Clubstrategy | #Clubmembership | #Triathlon | #Winningmembers

Offer development in practice: How we gained 20 new members

Would you like to know how you can attract new members? We'll show you a practical example of how to develop your club's offerings.

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#sport | #management | #clubaccount | #associationaccount | #finance

Opening an association account - how useful is it?

Payments are made in the association, and this is unavoidable. Should a separate association account be used for this, or can payment transactions also be handled with a private account? How useful is a club account and what costs are involved? In this article, we give you an overview of what is important.

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#handball | #sponsoring | #jersey | #jerseysponsoring | #handballjersey

How Many Sponsors Are Allowed on a Handball Jersey?

You have advertising partners lined up for your handball club and want to know how many sponsors can be featured on a handball jersey? This article provides you with more information on this topic.

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#finance | #cash audit | #club manager | #Budget planning

What needs to be considered during the cash audit

What does a cash auditor actually do in a club? In this article, we explain the voluntary cash audit in club life.

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#Team-Manager | #skills | #club mangement | #club board | #voluntary

New to the club board? With these skills you convince

Would you like to know what makes a good sports club board member and what their responsibilities are? We spoke to a board member and show you what skills are important.

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#youth | #club+ | #engagement | #tips | #tricks

7 tips to get more young people involved in your club

It's simply fun and fulfilling to be involved in an organisation. Of course, it can also be challenging. Everyone who volunteers in a club knows this. However, children, teenagers and young adults are supposedly more difficult to motivate than they were a few years ago in times when there are so many different leisure activities to choose from. We therefore give you seven practical tips to help you find more young people for your club and increase the commitment of younger people.

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#budget | #club | #sports | #money | #clubworld

Budget planning as a success factor: How your club benefits from good budget planning

How does professional budget planning work in a club? Read this article to find out how your organisation can benefit from good financial planning.

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#ehrenamt | #spized | #changes | #clubs | #sports

Volunteering is changing - how to make it fit for the future

There are more than 86,000 registered sports clubs in Germany. They make it possible for people in Germany to play sport, socialise with others, get help or make friends. To make this possible, most club members work on a voluntary basis. However, voluntary work is changing. To ensure that you continue to find volunteers for your club, you should be aware of what distinguishes the "old" from the "new" volunteering.

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#clubwork | #time | #money | #save

Save time and money on voluntary work with streamlined processes and automation

Every club is dependent on volunteers, otherwise the entire club life, the organisation of the club or the implementation of training or events would not work. However, time and money are also scarce commodities in voluntary work. This makes it all the more important that you organise your voluntary work more efficiently. We will show you how automation and process optimisation can help.

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#Volunteering | #volunteer work | #clubs | #club knowledge

3 steps to successful knowledge transfer for succession in voluntary work

A committed club member is leaving and you want to know how best to organise their succession without losing the knowledge in your club? In this article, the club strategists guide you in 3 steps to successful knowledge transfer in voluntary work.

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#jersey | #jerseyflock | #comesoff | #tricks | #spized

Jersey flock comes off: what you can do about it

Is your jersey flock coming off? In this article, we show you what you can do about it and how the jersey flock lasts longer.

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#jersey | #flock | #tips | #advice | #spizedblog

Jersey with or without flock? Which is better?

You have a jersey and don't know yet whether it is better with or without flocking? In this article, we will tell you in detail about jersey flocking.

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#jersey | #flock | #print | #tips

Have your jersey flocked: Where to find it

You need a new team jersey and don't know where to get it flocked? In this article we'll explain where you can have the jersey flocked.

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#jersey | #kit | #flocking | #jersey sets | #teams

Costs for jersey flocking

You want a new and individual kit for your club or team? Then you definitely want to know what the costs are for kit flocking. In this article we tell you everything about the topic.

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#sponsoring | #tax | #clubs | #tips

Sponsorship and tax - everything sponsors and clubs need to know about it

Clubs, athletes and sponsors can all benefit from sponsorship. It is therefore all the more important that the associated tax requirements are also met. We show you what you should pay attention to in sponsoring and taxes as an association or sponsor.

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#sponsoring | #contract | #sponsoringcontract | #football | #handball

Sponsorship agreement - practical guide for clubs and athletes

Sponsorship is important for clubs and athletes. In addition to membership fees or their own capital, sponsors provide financial security. Once a sponsor has been found, this support can also be stipulated in a contract. But what does a sponsorship contract have to say and is it even necessary? We provide the answers.

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#sponsoring | #concept | #sponsoringconcept | #football | #basketball

The sponsoring concept - practical tips & tricks

Sponsorship is important in both professional and amateur sport so that you, as a club or individual athlete, have more financial opportunities. A sponsoring concept helps you to proceed in a structured way when looking for sponsors. Together with sponsoring expert Mona Schwarzkopf, we show you what is important and give you practical tips.

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#club | #sponsoring | #football | #basketball | #sponsors

Club sponsoring - how associations receive financial and material support

From a financial point of view, sponsoring is indispensable for associations, usually even vital for their survival. After all, it is hardly possible to make major or regular minor investments solely through membership fees. Club sponsoring is therefore an integral part of club life. But what exactly does this form of sponsoring involve and what distinguishes it? We show you together with expert Mona Schwarzkopf.

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Crowdfunding in sport - why sports clubs in particular should use this form of financing for themselves and benefit sustainably from it

We at spized believe in the power of sport and want to bring out the full power of sport with our product. Every athlete, team and club, regardless of sport or level, should have fair and equal opportunities to follow their passion without facing financial obstacles. Crowdfunding is a self-determined and effective way to achieve this goal.

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Search and find a sponsor - Guide for clubs and athletes

Sponsors are very important for clubs, but also for individual athletes in the professional sector. With their support, training equipment can be financed. But many don't even start looking for sponsors because they don't know how to go about it. In our guide, we show you together with sponsoring expert Mona Schwarzkopf how you can effectively look for sponsors and what you should bear in mind.

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#mallorca | #ibiza | #teamsports | #teamtrip | #fun

The best team trip ideas - 10 tips for your next team trip

You won the championship with your team or avoided relegation? The best way to celebrate is on your team trip. But where should it go? We have put together a list of the best team trip ideas.

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#sponsoring | #sponsorship | #jersey | #club | #sports

Jersey sponsorship / jersey advertising - How it works

But how do you go about it as a small to medium-sized club? How do you get sponsors on board? Which jersey print is cheap and best suited for advertising logos? What regulations need to be observed? We want to clarify all this in this article.

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#Handball | #World Championship 2027 | #Germany

2027 Handball World Championship: Groups, schedule, format, and everything about the German team

From 13 to 31 January 2027, Germany will host the Men’s Handball World Championship for the eighth time. A total of 32 nations will compete for the world title. When and where will the DHB team play? Who will broadcast the matches live? And who are the biggest contenders? All key information about the 2027 Handball World Championship at a glance.

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#Darts | #Dingelstädt Spiders | #Jersey of the month

spized Jersey of the Month: Dingelstädt Spiders win head-to-head race

A real head-to-head race in May: the Dingelstädt Spiders Dart secure the “Jersey of the Month” title in a tight vote – only a few percentage points decide the winner. Here you can find out everything about the winning jersey and the club behind it.

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#Padel | #Padel rules

Padel rules explained simply – everything you need to know before your first match

Padel is booming. Anyone stepping onto the court for the first time quickly realizes: the rules are easier to grasp than expected — and yet the game is fun from the very first rally. This article explains all the key padel rules in a compact way: serve, walls, fencing, and scoring.

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#gewinnspiel | #themovieshooters | #teamkit

The Movie Shooters x spized: Winner of the custom jersey set and matchday experience confirmed

New jerseys, professional matchday coverage, and an experience that will be remembered for a long time: The joint giveaway by spized and The Movie Shooters has come to an end. Find out here who secured the grand prize.

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#Trikot | #TdM | #HSG Dreiland

Spized jersey of the month: HSG Dreiland wins vote

Every month, our community chooses the most beautiful jersey from three current club designs. In April, everything revolved around the theme "fun jerseys". With a very narrow lead, HSG Dreiland secured the title. But what exactly makes the winning jersey so special? Here you’ll find the answer.

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#volleyball | #Interview | #Relegation

Historic promotion complete: SV Sande writes success story in spized

As runners-up, SV Sande surprisingly achieve direct promotion to the Regionalliga – without relegation playoffs. In an interview with spized, player Katharina “Kathi” Schlichting talks about the special moment, the strong team spirit, and the excitement for new challenges.

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#pascalhens | #tusbrockhagen | #contest

The Grand Finale: Pascal “Pommes” Hens Crowns Our Design Campaign at TuS Brockhagen

A World Champion in the locker room, brand-new kits, and beaming faces all around: With a personal visit from handball legend Pascal Hens to TuS Brockhagen’s first men’s team, our major spized design campaign has reached its spectacular conclusion.

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#running | #community run | #event

Community Run in Cologne: Run together with runwithfridi and spized

The running season is in full swing - and that was clearly felt at the community run hosted by runwithfridi and spized on May 2 in Cologne. In perfect running weather, Fridi’s running community met at Decksteiner Weiher for a relaxed group run - completely free of performance pressure.

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#Dodgeball | #Jersey

Spized-Jersey of the month: Dodgeball Ninjas win the vote

Every month, our community selects the most beautiful jersey from three current club designs. In March, the Dodgeball Ninjas from Austria prevailed with their particularly colorful jersey design. But what makes the winning jersey so special – and what exactly is dodgeball? Here you’ll find the answers.

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#hens | #spized | #giveaway

And the winner is... Pascal Hens has made his choice!

The die is cast: from over 140 entries, we have found the lucky winner of our major campaign. Find out here why Pascal "Pommes" Hens personally chose TuS Brockhausen and what happens next.

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#marathon | #event | #running calendar

Marathon Dates in Germany: Running Calendar 2026

Are you looking for the ultimate challenge and want to participate in a marathon in Germany in 2026? Our marathon calendar gives you an overview of all the events.

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#Company Runs | #Running Calendar | #Running

Company Runs 2026 in Germany – Running Calendar

Company runs are now offered in almost every city – from small towns to major metropolitan areas. In 2026, numerous corporate running events will take place once again. Our running calendar provides a comprehensive overview of all company runs scheduled for 2026.

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#half marathon | #running | #running calendar

Half Marathon Dates in Germany: 2026 Running Calendar

Do you want to know where and when half marathons will take place in Germany in 2026? In our race calendar, you will find a detailed overview of all events.

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#dart | #infos | #worldcup

The biggest World Championship of all time: Your guide to the 2026 World Darts Championship

Game on! When the arrows start flying again at London's Alexandra Palace ("Ally Pally") from mid-December, the tournament will be bigger, louder and more lucrative than ever before. To make sure you can shine with expert knowledge right from the start, we have summarised all the facts here.

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Handball European Championship 2026: All information about the tournament

The Handball European Championship is the first sporting highlight of 2026. The tournament kicks off on January 15, and the final will take place on February 1. The hosts are Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Here you can find all the relevant information.

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