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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.
You will be a permanent member of the Leisure Centre Team carrying out job roles such as General Assistant, Recreation Assistant, Concierge, Swimming Teacher & Fitness Instructor. The job roles that you are rotated for will be dependant on which qualifications you have achieved as well as the needs of the centre.
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!
The Leisure Team Member apprenticeship is a great opportunity to begin your career in the Leisure Industry gaining a multi skilled portfolio of experience and qualifications. Alongside their operational duties there are five key areas of work all leisure team members will cover: leisure and fitness operations, lifeguard duties, swimming teaching duties, gym instruction and leading group activities.
We are looking for a highly motivated Apprentice Leisure Assistant who can provide excellent customer service to join our team at Woughton Leisure Centre.
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.
Are you looking to kick start your career within the sport and leisure industry? Towcester Centre for Leisure - Springfields are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Leisure Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship.
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.
As a coach in our team, you will be required to support safe, fun, and engaging sessions, to help enthuse, educate, and motivate our audience. We are specifically looking for people who are passionate about sport and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children. If you are someone who loves sport, physical activity and coaching, apply now!
Freedom leisure actively promotes healthy lifestyles, and our community facilities are the perfect place to achieve this.We are looking for Apprentice Leisure Team Members to join our team. You will need to possess a good worth ethic, and be a strong swimmer, to pass the NPLQ qualification. You will be customer focused, and able to deliver excellent customer service at all times. You must have a desire to learn, as this is a fantastic opportunity, as there are opportunities after completing the Apprenticeship to other career routes within the Leisure industry.
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