Careers in the Physical Activity Sector

This video highlights the many careers you can get involved in, within the Sport and Physical Activity Sector. Hear from Hollie Wood, Strategic Lead for Sport and Physical Activity, who will discuss how we can help you find your next step in your career.

Coaches

A Lead Coach oversees coaching staff, designs training programmes, analysis performances, and makes sure sessions run accordingly. They ensure participants receive tailored coaching depending on their ability, age and whether they have any long term health conditions or disabilities. Lead Coaches may also manage administrative tasks, and foster participant development.

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Lead Coach

Sports Coach

Personal Trainer

Head of Training

Lead Coach

Manager and Coach

Assistant Coach

Occupational Therapists

An Occupational therapists assess clients' needs and develops personalised treatment plans to improve independence in daily activities. They provide therapeutic interventions, recommend assistive devices, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support clients' holistic wellbeing. The Occupational Therapists below, discuss how they use this ethos, alongside physical activity to improve residents lifestyles.

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Lead Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Marketing and Events

In the Sport and Physical Activity sector, marketing and events roles are vital for driving engagement and enhancing participant experiences. Marketing professionals promote events and programmes, whilst event managers handle logistics to ensure smooth execution. Together, they contribute to the sector's vibrancy by creating opportunities for community engagement and active participation.

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Assistant Head of Events

PR and Communications Officer

Marketing Assistant

Leisure Centre and Sports Staff

In a sport or Leisure Centre, roles include frontline staff handling inquiries and bookings, fitness instructors leading classes, maintenance personnel ensuring safety, administrative staff managing memberships, and management overseeing operations and strategic goals. Together, they create a welcoming environment for residents to enjoy health, fitness, and leisure activities.

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Activity and Wellbeing Manager

Team Leader

Swimming Teacher

Lifeguard

Volunteer Roles

Giving back, sharing your passion with others, or wanting to develop are just a few reasons why it is a great idea to volunteer in the sport and physical activity sector. There are lots of roles to undertake within sport and physical activity, and below are just to name a few. Dive deeper into how you can pursue, learn on the job, and understand what qualifications you might need.

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Welfare Officer

Supporting the coaches

Football Club Chair

Setting up your own business

Owning a business in the sports and physical activity sector offers a rewarding opportunity to combine passion with entrepreneurship, where passion meets purpose, and every step brings you closer to empowering others to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With dedication and strategic planning, owning a business in this sector can be a fulfilling endeavor.

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