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What are Health, leisure and fitness jobs?
Health, Leisure and fitness jobs are all about the day-to-day running of community services - from leisure centre managers to fitness coaches, there are a range of careers in fitness, leisure and sports to choose from.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or are planning a career change, there are usually a mix of junior and senior leisure centre positions. These roles are ideal for anyone with industry experience or a degree, HND or foundational degree in a relevant subject. For fitness and exercise related careers specifically, you may also be expected to have relevant qualifications in your chosen sport. If you have no experience in this area, an apprenticeship or graduate scheme can be another good route in.
At Better, we offer a range of leisure and fitness jobs suitable for everyone. As the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise, our purpose is to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of local communities and make a healthy and happy lifestyle accessible for everyone.
Our Health, fitness and leisure centre jobs are all about helping provide better services for the community so that people can enjoy staying active. So, whether they’re involved in the admin that goes into running our centres or planning out a series of fitness classes, our staff are at the heart of our offering and help us make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Browse vacanciesAdvice for how to start a career in leisure and fitness
At Better, we know that applying for a job in a new field or industry can be a stressful and daunting process. That’s why we’ve put together a series of blogs filled with leisure and fitness careers advice. These guides cover topics like the different leisure job opportunities there are, leisure and fitness careers advice and how to get a job in fitness.
What types of leisure centre jobs are there?
From lifeguards to centre support, there are lots of different leisure centre jobs. Read on to learn what skills you’ll need to work in the leisure and fitness industry.
What to look for in a new job
From salary to location, there are lots of things to think about when applying for a new job. Take a look at our top job considerations.
How to make the most of training on the job
Making the most of your on the job training can benefit your professional development and use it to improve in your day-to-day role going forward.
What will I learn in a career in health, leisure and fitness?
Whether you’re working in a leisure or sports role, you’ll develop a number of transferable skills. These could include:
- Organisation
- Time keeping
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Working in a team
- Interacting with customers
These skills will help improve your job prospects and aid your career development through the leisure and fitness industry. Jobs to do with fitness and coaching may also help you earn industry-related qualifications. These can help you develop your career and increase your leisure job opportunities in the future.

Why should I apply for a leisure centre job at Better?
Whether your interests lie in planning and admin or motivating people to achieve a new personal best in the gym, there are plenty of leisure job opportunities at Better centres throughout the UK across different departments.
Community is at the heart of everything we do and our leisure centre staff are essential in helping us improve our services so that everyone can enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
In return, we like to look out for our people and their personal development, helping our employees grow and develop as they work with us. As a Better employee you’ll also be entitled to a benefits package which includes a pension scheme, subsidised gym and leisure membership and the chance to complete industry-related qualifications.
If you’re ready to start your career in fitness, leisure and sports take a look at our current vacancies to see which leisure job opportunities are available and apply today.
Current vacancies"I find my job as a Swim Teacher very rewarding and enjoy seeing pupils progress during their time with us. I actually became a Swim Teacher after qualifying as a Lifeguard, was offered the opportunity to train and have never looked back." – Erin, Swim Teacher

Frequently asked questions
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