Sports coaching qualifications or active involvement in a sport are also useful. Mature applicants with relevant work experience and qualifications are not at a disadvantage. Good interpersonal skills are vital. You must be physically active for some jobs. Competition Qualifications are essential in a highly competitive market for junior posts.
Expansion still gives scope for well qualified and experienced managers.
Tips for entry Try to get seasonal work experience in a leisure centre in the UK or abroad. Find a permanent job as an assistant and then as a supervisor in a leisure centre. Tourism, Leisure and Recreation Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. F1 This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education. The data is Careers Services Trust copyright.