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Our free time is important to us all – that’s why the Sports and Leisure industry is one that continues to expand. From helping someone reach their fitness goals or delivering exercise classes, to coaching professional athletes or working in health promotion to encourage communities to better habits, roles are available across the nation. The sector also covers events and recreation, so if sports aren’t really your thing, but you enjoy planning for exciting occasions or overseeing fun events at popular venues, you can find a place here. With roles available in apprenticeships to graduate schemes, there are great prospects for future advancement. Start your search into Sport and Leisure careers below.
Athletes compete in track and field events for their clubs, and some go on to represent their country at international level.
Bookmakers organise gambling activities in betting offices, at racetracks and online.
Cinema and theatre attendants help customers visiting entertainment shows.
Cinema projectionists operate the equipment that shows films in cinemas.
Cycling coaches help riders develop their cycling skills.
Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.
Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events.
Fairground workers operate and maintain rides at theme parks or travelling fairs.
Fitness instructors organise exercise programmes to improve people's health and fitness.
Football coaches develop the skills and motivation of football players and teams.
Football referees officiate at football matches, from local youth and amateur leagues up to professional level.
Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.
Horse riding instructors teach people of different ages, riding ability and experience how to ride.
Housekeepers organise hotel staff to make sure that all the rooms are kept clean and tidy.
Leisure centre assistants help and supervise visitors using leisure centre facilities.
Leisure centre managers look after the day-to-day running of sports and leisure centres.
Lifeguards look after swimming areas, help swimmers to stay safe and carry out rescues in emergencies.
Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.
Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.
Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.
Museum curators manage collections of objects of artistic, scientific, historical and general interest.
Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.
Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.
Pilates teachers help clients change and improve their body strength and posture through breathing, stretching and conditioning exercises.
Racehorse trainers run stables, manage staff, look after horses' training and welfare, and prepare them for races.
Resort representatives look after holidaymakers during their stay.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.
Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.
Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.
Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.
Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.
Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.
Sports professionals are skilled and talented sportsmen and sportswomen, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.
Stunt performers stand in for actors when the script calls for anything dangerous or specialised to be done on a film or TV set.
Swimming teachers help people learn to swim, improve their swimming skills and how to exercise in water.
Tourist information centre assistants give information to visitors about transport, tourist attractions and local services and activities.
Visitor attraction general managers look after the operation and finances of an attraction, and the health and safety of staff and visitors.
Yoga teachers teach yoga as a form of exercise to increase fitness and wellbeing.
Junior Adventure Group are looking for their next Community Activator Coach Apprentice. Throughout this role you will be coaching sports to primary school children. If you are an outgoing person who loves sports and fitness, Apply Now!
The candidate will be required to undertake lifeguarding duties. Setting up sports equipmentBasic health and safety checksCarry out first aid dutiesReception work and dealing with customer enquiries.Do everything you can to create a friendly, relaxed and professional environment
Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure, part of 1Life, are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Leisure Assistant Apprentice to work in our busy Leisure Centre.Working on a rota basis in a Members Only Health & Fitness Club, you will work with the Duty Manager to deliver a high level of customer service to the members. The main tasks include assisting members in the gym, pool emergency response, working on reception, and maintaining the facility cleanliness.
The role of Recreation Assistant is a great position to be able to carry out and be involved in the full range of leisure activities. Continually customer facing the role provides rewarding opportunities.Meeting new people, variation in both activities and learning provides an exciting working day, every day, for our Recreation Assistants.Recreation Assistants will perform duties pertaining to both wet and dry sites.
Are you passionate about Sport, Exercise and Fitness? Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions! Apply now!
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