Leisure and sports managers

Average National Salaries (2020)

What does this career do?

Leisure and sports managers organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services.

Typical tasks

• organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes
• ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to
• keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc.
• advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc.
• determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs
• recruits, supervises and trains staff
• ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.

Current entry requirements

Both graduate and non-graduate entry is possible. Off- and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 3 and 4. Professional qualifications may also be required for some posts.

Percentage in work

• Employed

• Unemployed

Due to insufficient sample sizes, some data was excised.

Predicted employment status in 2022

• Full-time

• Part-time

• Self Employed

Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands

Career related courses available at West Notts

• CIMSPA Sport and PA Practitioner - Coaching (Intermediate) - Level 2
• Sport and Exercise Science (Vocational) - Level 3

About the statistics

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