Sports & Fitness
The sports and fitness sector is a diverse sector focusing on all aspects of sports and fitness. This ranges from professional sports to working in roles within our local gyms and swimming pools.
Facts and figures
The sports and fitness sector has recently seen faster growth within our region in comparison to the national average. This sector features many transferable skillsets that can also be found in roles within the health & social care sector. A large number of employees that work within sports and fitness are self employed which can support them to have a more flexible approach to work.
Career progression
There are a wide range of entry level jobs across the sports and fitness sector these include:
- Fitness Assistants
- Gym Assistant
- Football Coach
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
With experience you can progress within sports and fitness taking on more responsibility with higher earning potential:
- Certified Personal Trainers
- Gymnastics Coach
- Sports Massage Therapist
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
More advanced careers sports and fitness relate to management or more specialised roles:
- Directors of Athletic Performance
- Physiotherapist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Nutritionist
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
Most advertised roles within this sector in the West of England include:
- Sports Coaches
- Fitness Coaches
- Personal Trainers
- Football Coaches
- Health and Wellness Coaches
Top skills requested by employers
Skills for sports and fitness jobs can be split between ‘general’ skills and ‘specialist’ skill. General are transferrable between sectors and sought by most employers, whilst specialist skills are more focused on the sector.
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Communication
- First Aid
- Management
- Sports Coaching
- Management Training And Development
- Booking (Sales)
- Working With Children
Green sports and fitness
Many sports and fitness companies are working to become more sustainable. There are green elements featured in roles including:
- Sustainability Manager
- Green Social Prescribing Practitioner
- Active Travel Officer
Labour market information
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