Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £36,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
1
Starting from scratch
Entry-level courses that feed this route.
- Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing L217 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training L312 courses
2
Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
3
Where this can take you
With experience, you could become an area or regional manager, with responsibility for the development of services among a group of leisure centres. You could also work in: sports development, health and fitness promotion, spa and hospitality management and visitor attraction management.
Courses for this career
Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing L223 courses
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Diploma L218 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing L217 courses
Level 3