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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.
1Life Willesden Leisure Centre are looking for enthusiastic and energetic Apprentice Leisure Receptionist to work on a busy reception and gain valuable customer service experience.
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!
Be focused on delivering excellent customer service standardsProvide safe and effective pool supervisionBe part of a motivated team fully embracing our company valuesEnsure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centreSupport the varied programme of activities and sessions Effectively communicate with other team members
At Brinkley Physical Therapy, we are opening up a new and exciting inclusive apprenticeship opportunity for a budding Personal Trainer apprentice within a small physical therapy gym. We are looking for an individual who can effectively communicate with clients; build strong and positive relationships which reinforce the positive impact of exercise in developing a healthy lifestyle.Our gym provides a service for people requiring additional support with their health & fitness goals. Often the service is provided for people with disabilities, illnesses or injuries exercising for lifestyle, recovery, and functional reasons.Other people who may benefit from exercise therapy include those engaging in activity due to health concerns (such as diabetes or obesity), emotional reasons (such as confidence), and mental health & wellbeing reasons.
Are you looking to kick start your career within the sport and leisure industry? Brackley Leisure Centre are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Leisure Operations Level 2.
We need a Recreation Attendant who will...Be focused on delivering excellent customer service standardsProvide safe and effective pool supervisionBe part of a motivated team fully embracing our company valuesEnsure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centreSupport the varied programme of activities and sessions Effectively communicate with other team members
Freedom leisure actively promotes healthy lifestyles, and our community facilities are the perfect place to achieve this.We are looking for an Apprentice Customer Service Assistant. We are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. We are looking for someone who is able to provide a high level of customer service at all times. To meet, greet and serve customers in a friendly and professional manner and able to promote the facilities, services and products offered by Freedom leisure. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with customers face to face and have a passion for the health and fitness industry. We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
We need a Membership Consultant who will... Be enthusiastic and motivated Be a fantastic communicator that relishes working in a fast paced environment Be results driven and be able to overachieve on targets set Be a team player and a capable individual Be at ease on the telephone, face to face and email when contacting customers The role will involve working days, evenings and weekends
The Leisure Attendants role is to work within the leisure centre ensuring customer safety and high standards of service and customer care at all times in of utmost importance. The role will involve supervision of specific poolside activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in particular in customer critical areas and the safe handling and set up of equipment.
A vacancy for an apprenticeship in personal training and fitness instruction is available in our onsite gym in central fitness.
Are you unemployed, aged 16-24 and looking for work experience? We have a great customer service opportunity at this busy gym. Interested? Please get in touch
Do you have an enthusiastic attitude to life? Are you passionate about physical activity and leading a healthy lifestyle?The apprenticeship with Fit For Sport delivered by Lifetime takes you over a 14 months period working on average 30 hours a week. An amazing opportunity to start your career to become an Activity Leader.
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