This can be gained via part-time or seasonal work as a coach, fitness instructor, recreation assistant or leisure/fitness centre attendant.Ĭandidates must be physically fit and should possess sound customer service, business, management, sales and marketing skills. Related work experience is normally necessary. A relevant postgraduate qualification (for example an MSc in sports science) can be useful, particularly for graduates without appropriate first degrees.
There are routes into this profession for both university graduates and school leavers.Įmployers may prefer graduates with qualifications in sports science, recreation or leisure studies, health management, physiology, life sciences, business or management.
You could also take a look at the vacancy lists produced by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA). Opportunities are advertised both online and in print and in specialist publications, including The work can require regular long hours, evening, weekend and public holiday work. The amount of contact with customers and staff varies according to the size of employer: managers in larger organisations may be mostly office based, whereas those employed by smaller establishments often have frequent contact with customers, suppliers and employees. Keeping statistical and financial recordsĮnsuring compliance with health and safety legislationĭealing with enquiries, complaints and emergencies. Recruiting, training and supervising staffĮnhancing profitability by organising and delivering an appropriate range of fitness activities and programmes Fitness centre managers undertake similar duties to managers of recreation and leisure centres, with responsibilities including: Our advice for job hunting during a pandemicĮmployers of fitness centre managers include health authorities, private fitness clubs, hotel and leisure groups, educational institutions and corporate fitness centres. For guidance on searching for work during this difficult time, take a look at
, however, recruiters will not view time out of work due to the pandemic as a 'gap' in your CV. Better public health and fitness awareness has helped to create growth in jobs within the leisure industry.ĭue to Covid-19, you may find it difficult to kick-start your career in fitness centre management at the moment.