Fitness, Recreation & Sport Jobs
Want a great sports job, or a career in the fitness industry or outdoor recreation? Our Active Job Descriptions cover careers in sport, fitness and recreation.
Whether you’re looking for jobs in fitness as a instructor, want to become a sports coach, or are seeking a role in sports administration, our sport jobs descriptions explain everything you need to know about your career in the sports and fitness industry —from salary expectations to qualifications to the growth projections of that role in the jobs market.Â
Read on to find out about how to plan your sports career path for a job as an outdoor guide, exercise physiologist, professional sportsperson…and more! There are so many exciting jobs in the sporting industry, fitness industry, and outdoor recreation!Â
SPORTS CENTRE MANAGER
Overview
Sports Centre Managers manage sports centres.
Job titles include: Fitness Centre Manager, Sports Centre Manager, Aquatic Centre Manager, Golf Course Manager, Indoor Sports Centre Manager, Squash Centre Manager, Stadium Manager, Ten Pin Bowling Centre Manager, Tennis Centre Manager
Snapshot
FUTURE GROWTH – STRONG
WEEKLY EARNINGS – N/A
FULL-TIME SHARE – 69%
FEMALE SHARE – 42%
FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR
Overview
Facilities Administrators provide assistance to ensure the day-to-day smooth operation of a building’s infrastructure, through administrative support, including budgeting, procurement negotiation, contractor liaison and documentation, as well as coordination of staff and office equipment during relocation, and at times, supervision and physical assistance with maintenance tasks.
Snapshot
FUTURE GROWTH – STABLE
WEEKLY EARNINGS – $1,383
FULL-TIME SHARE – 84%
FEMALE SHARE – 39%
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Overview
Exercise Physiologists assess, plan and implement exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer and arthritis, and assist in restoring optimal physical function, and health and wellness.
Snapshot
FUTURE GROWTH – VERY STRONG
WEEKLY EARNINGS – $2094
FULL-TIME SHARE – 66%
FEMALE SHARE – 52%
OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDE
Overview
Outdoor Recreation Guides direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and white-water rafting.
Snapshot
FUTURE GROWTH – VERY STRONG
WEEKLY EARNINGS – $1,264
FULL-TIME SHARE – 57%
FEMALE SHARE – 37%
OUTDOOR RECREATION INSTRUCTOR
Overview
Instructs and guides individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bicycle touring, bushwalking, canoeing, caving, cross country skiing, horse trekking, rafting, rock climbing and sailing.
Snapshot
FUTURE GROWTH – VERY STRONG
WEEKLY EARNINGS -N/A
FULL-TIME SHARE – 59%
FEMALE SHARE – 41%
RECREATION OFFICERS
Overview
Recreation Officers plan, organise and coordinate recreation facilities and programs through organisations such as local governments, schools, church bodies and youth organisations.
Snapshot
FUTURE GROWTH – VERY STRONG
WEEKLY EARNINGS – $1,374
FULL-TIME SHARE – 53%
FEMALE SHARE – 62%