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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www.careerplayer.com
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