Sport and recreation
Are you a super-fit person, always down the gym? Do you enjoy being outdoors and getting everyone involved in a game? Then why not think about a job in sport and leisure. You could soon be helping people learn or improve a skill, enjoy themselves and keep fit.
Perhaps you could be running sessions or leading classes, taking bookings or processing payments, but as you gain experience you can qualify as a fitness instructor or personal trainer, an expedition leader, sports coach or even a safety officer at your favourite football club.
Whatever activity you’re involved in, you might be quite tired at the end of the day but you’ll probably have enjoyed yourself more than many people do at work.
Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations
If you need a general introduction to the sport and leisure industry, then our Level 1 NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations is an ideal qualification.
Find out more about the levels and the types of qualification we provide.
Type of work:
Coaching, activity leadership, sports and leisure, playwork, stewarding.
Who you could work for:
Leisure centre, gymnasium, sports club, play centre and many, many more.
Likely hours:
Will vary enormously. Stewards would work part-time, fitness instructors will tend to work consistent hours (including some weekends and evenings), while activity leaders and coaches could work away from home.
Starting salary*:
This depends completely on which job you do. Your careers service will have more information.
Perfect for you if you are:
Active, into fitness or exercise, sociable, knowledgeable about the body, diet, fitness, etc.
You could even go on to:
Manage a gym or leisure centre, become a safety officer at a football club, lead expeditions to exotic places.
Salaries are only a guide. We've quoted average figures and there will be some variation around the country. There will also be variation from employer to employer.