Sports or leisure centre managers are responsible for the day to day running of a centre. It might be a sports centre, a gym, a centre specialising in a specific sport, a leisure centre, an activity holiday centre or a theme park.
You could be:
You would be responsible for the safety of all staff and clients taking part in activities.
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
As assistant manager of a sports or leisure centre your starting salary could be in the range of £19,000 to around £23,000 a year. As manager you could earn around £25,000 to £30,000 a year. With experience, particularly of managing a larger centre, this could rise to £35,000 a year or more.
Workforce Employment Status
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There is no single entry route. The following qualifications would be helpful.
Depending on the job, you may also need:
You could work for a local authority, a university or college, a private leisure centre or gym, hotel or a health club. Alternatively you could be working in a theme or holiday park.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You should be:
You should have:
Courtesy of Outdoor Staff
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
Tel: 01509 226474
E-mail:
info@cimspa.co.uk
Website:
http://www.cimspa.co.uk
Twitter:
@cimspa
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CIMSPA
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)
Tel: 0330 004 0004
Website:
http://www.exerciseregister.org/
Twitter:
@REPsUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/REPsUK
SkillsActive
Tel: 0330 004 0005
Website:
http://www.skillsactive.com/
Twitter:
@SkillsActive
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SkillsActive
SkillsActive is the Sector Skills Council for active leisure and learning, including sport, recreation, health and fitness, outdoor education and adventure.