The Sheffield College is an amazing place to study sport!
Whether you study Sport Science, Coaching, Fitness or are on our Elite Basketball pathway, you’ll have the chance to represent the college competitively for one of our many teams in the national leagues and gain additional sporting qualifications along the way.
Our competitiveness and great connections help to provide you with unrivaled opportunities for career experience. So, read on to find out about just a few of the careers that you could have in sport after studying at The Sheffield College.
Fitness Instructor
As a fitness instructor, you will:
- Understand the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensure that any statutory requirements are met
- Ensure that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques
- Demonstrate and lead fitness activities and supervise exercise classes
- Devise programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability
Sports Coach
As a sports coach some of your daily tasks will consist of:
- Inspecting and maintaining specialised clothing and equipment
- Understanding health and safety aspects of various activities
- Providing information and developing facilities to encourage greater participation in sport
- Arranging matches, contests or appearances for athletes or teams, and organising required transport and accommodation
- Monitoring and analysing technique and performance, determining how future improvements can be made
- Coaching teams or individuals by demonstrating techniques and directing training and exercise sessions
If you think a career in the sports industry might be the next step for you, why not attend our next sector-specific Open Day? You can speak to our job experts about careers you’re interested in and what you need to do to get there.
Leisure and Sports Manager
As a leisure and sports manager, you will:
- Ensure custody of all cash receipts and organise regular stock checks
- Recruit, supervise and train staff
- Determine financial, staffing, material and other short and long-term needs
- Advise on the facilities available and promote publicity in relation to shows, games and races
- Ensure that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to
- Organise a timetable of activities/schedule of programmes
Our Sport and Fitness Open Day is on Tuesday 26th March at Hillsborough Campus. You'll be able to explore our sports halls, fitness suites, and 3G pitch as well as speak to tutors and even get help in applying.
Or if you already know what you want to do and you're ready to start training for a career in the sport industry, make an application via our website today!
