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Science and research | Sports and leisure
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
You could take a degree in sport and exercise science. Courses that cover the 3 foundation subjects of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, will keep your job options broad. Alternatively you could do a degree in a science related subject followed by a postgraduate qualification in sports science. This may include subjects like:
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
Volunteering
Volunteering, for example with a sports club, may improve your career prospects. It will help you stand out in a competitive jobs market if you have additional qualifications like: First Aid, gym instructing or safeguarding.
You'll need:
You could work with elite sports professionals, or in research, healthcare or industry. Your day to day tasks will depend on the type of organisation you work for. You could:
You could find work with universities, schools and colleges, large sporting organisations, public and private enterprises and local authorities. It's also possible to become self-employed or to work as a consultant. You could also move into a related career area, like sports development or performance testing and research.
Data analyst-statisticians collect numerical information to identify trends, create models and present results.
Football referees officiate at football matches, from local youth and amateur leagues up to professional level.
Resort representatives look after holidaymakers during their stay.
Swimming teachers help people learn to swim, improve their swimming skills and how to exercise in water.
Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Houghton Sports Centre are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Personal Training Diploma and work as part of a friendly team to provide a fun, safe and quality experience for all of our customers.
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!
To lead and coach sessions with groups and individuals from different backgrounds and abilities. To nurture and support in the development of new and existing talent, creating a supportive and positive environment within sessions. With responsibility for health and safety within their environment including first aid and safeguarding, coaches will provide instruction and guidance to keep riders, learners, customers and visitors safe.Coaches will also keep good maintenance and record of Charity equipment and the skatepark environment, reporting any defects or safety issues to the Skatepark Manager as a matter of priority and undertaking cleaning and repair duties on a daily basis.
If you enjoy working with different groups of the community - and are passionate about being active- we want to hear from you!
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!
A vital role supporting visitors of all ages who come to Appletree Garden for its wonderful vibrant green space and activities. A great opportunity for a young person looking to develop a role in community support where the natural environment and its positive influence on wellbeing is key. Working as part of a team of workers and volunteers the job holder will provide forms of gentle exercise for those visitors able to join in. Appletree has regular events and activities and assisting with these will bring variety to this role, which will help continue the development of this amazing garden.
A vital role supporting visitors of all ages who engage with our team based at Tieve Tara Medical Centre. A great opportunity for a young person looking to develop a role in community support where the activities of all kinds and their positive influence on wellbeing is key. Working as part of a team of workers and volunteers the job holder will provide forms of gentle exercise for those able to join in. There are great outdoor spaces close to Tieve Tara where we aim for this role to develop short walks around Fryston and Airedale green spaces.
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.
We provide community clubs and schools with experienced, dedicated and professional coachingteaching personnel with the skills and expertise to deliver quality sports coaching at all levels, from pre-school, primary school to Secondary School and university.We believe that a high quality of sports coaching delivery is essential to ensure both the growth and sustainability of any sport whilst keeping participantpupils engaged and developing. Whether delivering in Primary or Secondary schools we always ensure that all sessions are comprehensively planned, based on participants abilities and that their development is measurable and reportable.
Are you passionate about Sport, Exercise and Fitness? Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. A large part of this role will be assisting swimming teachers in the delivery of swimming lessons and working towards personal delivery of swim teaching. However the role also involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions. Apply now!
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