Annual Salary
£18,000 to £23,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Leisure centre assistants set up and supervise activities like fitness and exercise classes, gym sessions and swimming.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
0.5% fewer Leisure centre assistant jobs in 2027.
As a leisure centre assistant, you'll:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work at a fitness centre or at a gym.
Your working environment may be physically active.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course, which may help when looking for work.
Courses include:
Other qualifications, for example in fitness, swimming and coaching, will also be acceptable to employers.
You could do a Leisure Team Member Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
As well as learning how to support the day to day operations of a leisure centre, you'll also cover topics like:lifeguarding duties; swimming teaching; gym instruction; leading group activities
This apprenticeship can take up to 2 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could improve your chances of employment by getting practical experience in a leisure centre, either through seasonal work or by volunteering.
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll find it useful when looking for work if you've got customer service experience and an interest in sport, exercise and fitness.
You'll need to:
Some employers may prefer you to have a qualification in first aid, gym instruction or lifeguarding.
You can join the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for professional learning and career development opportunities.
You can find more information about working in leisure from CIMSPA.
With experience, you could become a team supervisor or manager. You could also move into fitness instructing, lifeguarding or sports coaching by taking the appropriate qualifications.
You'll need: