JOB SECTORS Leisure Introduction This factsheet contains useful information to assist you in your career planning and job seeking. This sector has the following main areas: § Sport § Leisure (Hospitality and Tourism) § Events
Type of Jobs The following are examples of the type of jobs in this sector: § Fitness centre manager § Holiday representative § Outdoor activities/education manager § Sport and exercise psychologist § Sports administrator § Sports coach
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Sports development officer Theme park manager Tour manager Tourism officer Tourist information Centre manager Travel agency manager
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Professional Bodies and Key Organisations Key websites Careerplayer Video presentations about a variety of careers Inside Careers Careers information, advice and vacancies Job Crowd Employee job reviews of their job and employer National Careers Service Search job sectors and occupational profiles. Prospects Higher Education's official careers website Skill - National bureau for people with disabilities Opportunities for people with any kind of disability Target jobs Careers information, advice and vacancies Sports The British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences Professional body for sport & exercise sciences in UK Careers in sport Research jobs in this sector, job profiles and articles.
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www.insidecareers.co.uk www.thejobcrowd.com https://nationalcareersservice .direct.gov.uk/ www.prospects.ac.uk http://tinyurl.com/6cy926b www.targetjobs.co.uk
www.bases.org.uk www.careers-in-sport.co.uk
P age |2 Professional Bodies and Key Organisations English Federation of Disability Sport developing sport for disabled people in England English Institute of Sport Provide world class services to athletes. Job vacancies. Gym User Find gyms & leisure centres. Institute of Outdoor Learning Careers, accreditation information and job vacancies. Leicestershire and Rutland Sport Latest developments, programmes, opportunities LifesaversUK Governing body for Lifesaving and Lifeguarding PE Recruitment Specialist recruitment agency. Website includes jobs and advice Sport England Encourage people to get involved with sport Leisure and Events Career in Travel Career and course information ESP Recruitment Recruitment consultancy for the Events industry Hotel Catering and International Management Association Professional body for managers. Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) Find out about job roles and graduate opportunities. Leisure Vacancies ‘Career Zone’ Includes job and employer profiles Outward Bound Section on how to become an instructor People 1st 1st for skills for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism. Springboard Good site with general information about the industry. Directory Sports Aquabank Jobs database for water based sports. Gym User Find gyms & leisure centres. Lawn Tennis Association Information on becoming an umpire and referee The Society of Sports Therapists Information on courses accredited by the society. Leisure and Events Leisure Vacancies ‘Career Zone’ which includes job and employer profiles
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www.lrsport.org www.lifesavers.org.uk www.perecruitment.co.uk www.sportengland.org
www.ihgplc.com www.leisurevacancies.co.uk www.outwardbound.org.uk www.people1st.co.uk www.springboarduk.org.uk
https://aquasports.c o.uk/ www.gymuser.co.uk www.lta.org.uk www.society-of-sportstherapists.org
www.leisurevacancies.co.uk
Find training and study The following websites contain possible training or further study to help you pursue a career path. Professional Bodies and Key Organisations Sports Careers in sport Future Fit Institute of Outdoor Learning Lakeside YMCA Includes graduate transition course Lawn Tennis Association Includes umpire and referee courses available LifesaversUK Mountain Leader Training
Link www.careers-in-sport.co.uk www.futurefit.co.uk www.outdoor-learning.org www.lakesideymca.co.uk www.lta.org.uk www.lifesavers.org.uk www.mltuk.org
P age |3 National Register of Personal Trainers Saltwater Training Beach lifeguard & surf instructor qualifications The Society of Sports Therapists. Sports Coach UK Swimming Teachers Association Leisure and Events Career in Travel
www.nrpt.co.uk www.saltwatertraining.co.uk www.society-of-sports-therapists.org www.sportscoachuk.org www.sta.co.uk www.careerintravel.co.uk
Find a job or work experience The following websites contain information where you can search for jobs or work experience. Organisations and Agencies Sports Aquabank Careers in sport Lifesavers UK Sport England Leisure and Events British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers & Attractions BUNAC Career in Travel Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) Institute of Outdoor Learning PGL TUI travel jobs
Children's activity holiday provider Jobs and graduate opportunities
Jobs Boards Leisure Jobs Recruitment Agency Sports Adventure Jobs Bluedome Outdoor and adventure jobs BUSA Jobs with Balls PE Recruitment Sports International Recruitment Leisure and Events Leisure Vacancies Merlin Entertainments Group tourist attractions/theme park jobs Travel Job Search Top leisure and events employers Events Clarion Events Reed Exhibitions Sodexo Zibrant Hotels Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Hilton Worldwide
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www.adventurejobs.co.uk www.bluedome.co.uk www.busa.org.uk http://tinyurl.com/mmvv9eu www.perecruitment.co.uk www.sportsrecruitment.co.uk www.leisurevacancies.co.uk www.merlincareers.com www.traveljobsearch.com
www.clarionevents.com www.reedexpo.com http://uk.sodexo.com www.zibrant.com www.carlsonrezidor.com www.hiltonworldwide.com
P age |4 Organisations and Agencies Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) Marriott Hotels International Limited Mitchells & Butlers Starwood Hotels and Resorts Leisure Bourne Leisure Merlin Entertainment Group Odeon Cinemas Pubs, restaurants and fast food Elior UK Green King Marston’s Mcdonalds Whitbread Sports Athletics Badminton British Equestrian Federation Cricket Football Association Gymnastics Hockey Rugby Swimming Golf Travel Industry British Airways Easyjet Expedia UK Flight Centre P&O Cruises Thomas Cook TUI Travel
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Link www.ihgplc.com www.marriott.com/careers www.mbcareersandjobs.com/ www.starwoodhotels.com https://www.bournejobs.co.uk/ www.merlincareers.com www.odeoncareers.co.uk www.elior.co.uk www.greeneking.co.uk www.marstons.co.uk www.mcdonalds.co.uk www.whitbread.com www.ukathletics.net www.badmintonengland.co.uk www.bef.co.uk www.ecb.co.uk www.thefa.com www.british-gymnastics.org www.englandhockey.co.uk www.rfu.com www.britishswimming.org www.pga.info www.britishairways.com http://careers.easyjet.com www.expedia.co.uk www.flightcentrecareers.co.uk www.cruiselinesjobs.com www.thomascook.com www.tuitraveljobs.co.uk
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