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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 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
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.
Everyone Active is seeking an ambitious & self-motivated individual to take on this role. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working within our community to engage them in activity that will improve their health & wellbeing.
Passionate about making a difference beyond the classroom? Join LEarnActive to deliver PE in schools (2x per week) and run nurturing SEND youth clubs in the evenings. We seek a patient, dedicated individual eager to learn and support SEND children. Competitive salary
This role will involve the design and delivery of sports, fitness, health & wellbeing sessions for pan-disability groups of young people aged 11 and adults. Initial assessment, tracking & monitoring of progress using a Person-centred approach. Adapting for individual requirements.
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
Current driving licence and access to a car is essentialCricket has a unique ability to connect communities, improve lives and eradicate social barriers. Everything that Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation is working towards; every community programme, recreational team and inclusive opportunity that is on offer allows us to make great strides towards enhancing and extending the reputation, reach and profile of the game and Leicestershire Cricket.However, we need and want to do better. The Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation is an integral member of the Leicestershire Cricket ’family’. By inspiring participation and community engagement through cricket, we will improve lives across the County and build trust and following.We live in vibrant and multi-cultural Counties and it’s vital that we rightly reflect, represent, and most importantly reach our diverse community. We want to be visible in the community to show that there’s a place in the game for everyone - a real sense of belonging.Founded on exceptional governance and leadership, we will use cricket as a vehicle for good in people’s and communities’ lives, making the game accessible for all in our leagues, clubs, communities and schools so that more people can experience and enjoy everything that cricket has to offer. Thank you for your interest in becoming our Cricket Apprentice
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!
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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