1. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 34 Jobs in the Leisure Industry

2. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 35 Olympics putting UK Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality in the spotlight Widest possible choice of career and lifestyle. Room to move up or across sectors and industries. One of the UK's fastest-growing industries. Flexible hours It's fun! Where else do you get paid to ensure people have a great time? Why work in the Leisure Industry?

3. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 36 Leisure - A giant industry with room for you! Lifeguard Casino Manager Fitness Instructor Welcome Host Event Organiser Coach Marketing Assistant Play Group Organiser ReceptionistCroupier Leisure Centre Manager Ride Supervisor

4. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 37 Typical Structure (cinema, club, attraction etc. - simplified)

5. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 38 Job Examples - Sport Croupier/lifeguard/swimming pool attendant/recreation centre assistant Technical assistant/plant operator ‘Front Line’ Services Swimming instructor Football coach Coaches/Instructors Marketing and policy Information Technology Support Services Supervisor/duty manager/assistant manager Centre manager/recreation manager/sport development officer Head of service/assistant director/director/managing director Management

6. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 39 Job Examples – Gambling & Betting Counter clerks/cashiers in betting shops, bingo halls and casinos Dealers, croupiers Tipsters Retail sales assistant Assistants (Customer Service/Sales) Bookmakers Gaming supervisors, pit bosses Supervisors Marketing and policy Information Technology Support Services Bookmakers Betting shops Casinos Amusement arcades Gaming halls Managers and owners

7. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 40 Job Examples – Recreation Reception/Welcome Host Ride operator/Guide/Ranger/Entertainer/Retail Sales/Waiter Direct Customer Interface Technical assistant/plant operator/maintenance staff Cleaner, food preparation assistant, display staff Behind the scenes Marketing and policy Information Technology Human Resources Support Services Supervisor/duty manager/assistant manager/event co- ordinator Attraction or Cinema Manager/Museum Curator/Head Ranger General manager/assistant director/ director/managing director Management

8. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 41 Helps people to improve their health and fitness. Duties may include: – carrying out fitness assessments, consultations and inductions – leading group exercise classes – in smaller clubs may carry out routine duties, such as reception, health and safety checks and pool operations – might work with specialist groups of people, such as older adults, children, people with disabilities or clients referred by doctors Fitness Instructor – Job Role

9. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 42 Need to be fit, active and healthy Enjoy working with and helping people Able to train others Able to work with customers most of the time A friendly, outgoing personality Use your own initiative Particular specialist knowledge to do the job Interested in fitness, sport etc Fitness Instructor - Attributes

10. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 43 Must be qualified or start as an assistant and complete work based qualifications (also Apprenticeships in some Local areas) Nationally recognised level 2 qualification giving entry on the Register of Exercise Professionals e.g. Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing A first-aid certificate which includes CPR May need lifeguard qualifications Public liability insurance If work with children or vulnerable groups, need a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance Fitness Instructor – Qualifications/Experience etc

11. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 44 Starting salaries: £10 - £12,000 per year May rise to from around £14,000 to over £20,000 On the job training plus chance to gain qualifications, performance related pay, discounts, childcare vouchers, REPS registration paid etc. Freelance instructors can earn between £10 and £20 per hour Fitness Instructor – Average Salary

12. THE LEISURE INDUSTRY 45 Career Stepping Stones Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Senior Fitness Instructor Assistant Manager Manager Senior Manager (Head Office)