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Sport & Leisure

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General Resources

The AGCAS Sector Briefing for Sport and Leisure gives an overview of this employment sector and includes key roles for graduates, case studies and further links and resources. Free copies of these are available from Careers or you can view or download them from the Prospects website.

Prospects website has an explore types of jobs section which includes job profiles of over 800 occupations. Information for each job covers salary and conditions, entry requirements, training and career development, typical employers and vacancy sources, related jobs and case studies, plus contacts and resources.

Bath Spa Careers Resources

  • Careers In Sport
  • Guide to Jobs and Qualifications in Sport and Recreation
  • Guide to Sports Centres in England
  • Careers in Leisure
  • Sector Focus: Leisure and Tourism
  • Careers in Sport Compendium
  • Occupational file Leisure and Sport, E green.

Where to look for Jobs and Work Placements

Check our GO> database for the latest jobs and placement opportunities, plus lists of employers by sector and location

www.gradsouthwest.com has graduate level jobs in the south west. Register to search for jobs and job alerts matching your criteria

Look at the Professional Bodies links below as many organisations have jobs sections

For further information on the job seeking and application process, and resources available, please see the Looking for Jobs and Applying for Jobs pages of this website.

For further information on Work Placements and to download our information sheet, please see our Work Placement pages.

Useful Web Links and Jobs’ Sites

The Football Foundation sports charity with good information and links

Sportscoach UK national coaching foundation

Sportsmatch government scheme to fund grass roots sport

The Fitmap health clubs, fitness and wellbeing site

AALA Adventure Licensing Authority, links and information

Professional organisations for the Sport & Leisure industry

Most professional bodies and associations have careers information and advice. Check the list below

Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
2-4 Cockspurr Street, London SW1Y 5DH
Tel: 020 7211 6200
www.culture.gov.uk

English Federation Of Disability Sport (EFDS)
Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager Campus, Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke on Trent ST7 2HL
Tel: 0161 247 5294
www.efds.net/

Institute of Leisure and Amenities Management (ILAM)
ILAM House, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berks RG8 9NE
Tel: 01491 874800
www.ilam.co.uk

Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM)
Giffard House, 36-38 Sherrard St, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 1XJ
Tel: 01664 565531
www.isrm.co.uk

National Association for Sports Development (NASD)
PO Box 105, Glossop SK13 6WP
Tel: 01457 868666
www.nasd.uk.com

Skills Active - The Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning
24-32 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD
Tel: 020 7388 7755
www.skillsactiveuk.com

Sport England
3rd Floor, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4SE
Tel: 0845 8508 508

UK Sport
40 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1ST
Tel: 020 7211 5100
www.uksport.gov.uk

Fitness Industry Association (FIA)
115 Eastbourne Mews, Paddington, London W2 6LQ
Tel: 020 7298 6730
www.fia.org.uk

National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QW
Tel: 0116 263 4700
www.nebosh.org.uk

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)
Charter House, 29a London Road, Croydon CRO 2RE
Tel: 0845 601 6067
www.reps-uk.org

Institute for Outdoor Learning
The Barn, Plumpton Old Hall, Plumpton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9NP
Tel: 01768 885800
www.outdoor-learning.org

Outward Bound Trust
Watermillock, Nr Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0JL
Tel: 01990 134 227
www.outwardbound-uk.org

Sports Coach UK
114 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BJ
Tel: 0113 274 4802
www.sportscoachuk.org

Events and Careers Fairs

Look at the ‘What’s On’ section of this website for events and fairs.

Prospects website has a general careers fair section, searchable by type of event and location

Further Training and Development

Most professional bodies and associations run courses for professional development. Check the list above.

Skills Active is the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning. Look at their website for informatin on training and courses
www.skillsactiveuk.com

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