Leisure and Recreation Assistants
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STARTING PAY£20,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Leisure and Recreation Assistants
Leisure and Recreation Assistants play a pivotal role in enhancing community well-being and promoting healthy lifestyles across the UK. By facilitating engaging activities and ensuring safe environments, they contribute significantly to the physical and mental health of individuals from all walks of life.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Leisure AssistantAs a Junior Leisure Assistant, you will support the delivery of leisure activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. This entry-level role is ideal for those starting their career in the leisure sector.£20,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCELeisure SupervisorIn this mid-level position, you will oversee daily operations, manage a team of assistants, and ensure high standards of service delivery. You will also play a key role in planning and implementing new programmes.£30,000
3PEAK CAREERLeisure Centre ManagerAs a Leisure Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the facility, including budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning. This role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for promoting health and fitness in the community.£50,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Sport Rehabilitation and ConditioningUniversity of Northampton, the · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Sport and Exercise ScienceUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Sport and Exercise SciencesUniversity of Gloucestershire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation YearBirmingham City University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£23,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
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Sport Rehabilitation and ConditioningUniversity of Northampton, the · DegreeSport and Exercise ScienceUniversity of Brighton · DegreeSport and Exercise SciencesUniversity of Gloucestershire · DegreeAccountancy and SportUniversity of Stirling · DegreeDance and FitnessDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeSport and Exercise Science with Foundation YearBirmingham City University · Degree