I want to work in Sport and Leisure

Find out how you can start a career in sport and leisure. Here we list potential job roles and some of the leading companies in that sector.

Job roles

Sports Therapist

Sports Therapists treat sporting injuries using techniques, such as exercise therapy and massage, and provide advice to sports participants
Job profile of a Sports Therapist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Sports Therapist from the TARGETjobs website
The Society of Sports Therapists

Physiotherapist

Providing rehabilitation and treatment to people recovering from injuries or physical conditions using techniques such as exercise therapy and massage
Job profile of a Physiotherapist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Physiotherapist from the National Careers Service website  
Job Profile of a Physiotherapist from the  website

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coaches work with individuals and teams to improve their performance
The UK Strength and Conditioning Association 
Working in strength & conditioning from the Careers in Sport website

Teacher

There are opportunities to teach PE/sport in secondary schools, further education colleges and also primary schools
Graduate jobs in teaching and education from the Prospects website
Get Into Teaching website from the Department for Education - explains the various routes into teaching
Education and training jobs from the National Careers Service website

Higher Education Lecturer

Higher Education Lecturers work in colleges and universities, usually with students aged 18 and above.
Job profile of a Higher Education Lecturer from the Prospects website

Sports Coach

Sports Coaches support sports players to improve their performance.
Job profile of a Sports Coach from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Sports Coach from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Sports Coach from the TARGETjobs website
Job profile of a Football Coach from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Swimming Coach from the National Careers Service website

Sports Development Officer

Sports Development Officers increase sporting opportunities in a community and encourage participation
Job profile of a Sports Development Officer from the Prospects website 
Job profile of a Sports Development Officer from the TARGETjobs website 
Job profile of a Sports Development Officer from the National Careers Service website

Sport and Exercise Psychologist

Sports Psychologists support those involved in sport or exercise with the mental aspects of performance
Job profile of a Sport and Exercise Psychologist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Sport and Exercise Psychologist from the National Careers Service website

Fitness/Leisure Centre Manager

Managing a leisure centre or gym including the staff, health and safety, finance and marketing
Job profile of a Fitness Centre Manager from the Prospects website 
Job profile of a Fitness Centre Manager from the TARGETjobs website
Job profile of a Leisure Centre Manager from the TARGETjobs website
Job profile of a Leisure Centre Manager from the National Careers Service website

Nutritional Therapist

Nutritional Therapists work with patients and help to develop special diets to aid the individual’s health and wellbeing
Job profile of a Nutritional Therapist from the Prospects website  
Job profile of a Nutritional Therapist from the TARGETjobs website
Job profile of a Nutritional Therapist from the National Careers Service website

Dietitian

A dietitian assesses, diagnoses and treats diet-related problems and offers practical advice to help people make health-conscious decisions about food.
Job profile of a Dietitian from the Prospects website
Job Profile of a Dietitian from the TARGETjobs website
Job Profile of a Dietitian from the National Careers Service website

Outdoor Pursuits Manager

Managing an outdoor activities centre including the staff, health and safety, finance and marketing for activities including climbing, orienteering and water sports
Job profile for an Outdoor Activities Manager from the Prospects website 
Job profile of an Outdoor Pursuits Manager from the TARGETjobs website

Instructors

Delivering exercise programmes or classes to groups/individuals or teaching a particular activity
Job profile of a Fitness Instructor from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Horse Riding Instructor from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Martial Arts Instructor from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of an Outdoors Activities Instructor from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Pilates Teacher from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Sailing Instructor from the National Careers website

Sports Professional

People with exceptional sporting talent who are paid to compete
Job profile of a Sports Professional from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Jockey from the National Careers Service website

Sports Officials

Refereeing or umpiring for sports matches
Job profile for a Football Referee from the National Careers Service website

Health Trainer

Encouraging healthy lifestyles in the community
Job profile of a Health Trainer from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Health Promotion Specialist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Health Promotion Specialist from the TARGETjobs website

Personal Trainer

Working with people to help them achieve their health and fitness goals
Job profile of a Personal Trainer from the National Careers Service website
Job profile of a Personal Trainer from the Prospects website

Sport and Exercise Scientist

Using scientific knowledge to help people improve their sporting performance
Job profile of a Sport and Exercise Scientist from the National Careers Service website
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences 

Sports Journalist

Reporting on sports stories using a variety of media including newspapers, websites, blogs, magazines, television and radio programmes and apps
Job profile of a Broadcast Journalist from the Prospects website
Job profile of a Newspaper Journalist from the Prospects website
Sports Journalists’ Association 
Career in sports journalism from the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists)

Sports Agent

Sports agents negotiate employment contracts for their clients and might be freelance or work for a sports agency, a law firm that specialises in sporting contracts
The working life of a sports agent from the My Jobsearch website

Event Manager

Event managers have responsibility for managing the whole process of running an event, from the planning stage, through the actual day itself and the post-event evaluation. You can specialise in running sports events.
Job profile of an event manager from the Prospects website
Job profile of an events manager from the National Careers Service website

Youth Worker

Youth workers are responsible for planning, organising and overseeing community programmes designed to redress inequalities and facilitate the personal, social and emotional development of young people between the ages of 11-25
Job profile of a youth worker from the Prospects website
Job profile of a youth worker from the National Careers Service website

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