Experience Pre-entry experience is essential Work experience in a leisure centre is increasingly essential. Involvement in a range of sports is desirable and genuine interest in current leisure, fitness and sports trends is expected. Special entry requirements Physical fitness and self confidence is essential. Sport coaching may be an advantage. Mature applicants with relevant qualifications, experience and qualities are not at a disadvantage.
Physical fitness is important.
Competition Expansion in the leisure industry is increasing the number of opportunities available for those with relevant qualifications, experience and personal qualities. Tips for entry Try to get seasonal or part-time work experience in a leisure centre. Make active use of a leisure centre so that you understand the customer view point and the work environment. Useful directories Municipal Yearbook provides addresses of Local Authority leisure and sports services for speculative applications. Tourism, Leisure and Recreation Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies.