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2008-06-07:
LA Fitness Club vacancies: LA Kids Manager - Fitness Instructors - Group Fitness Coordinator - LA Kids Assistant - Club Manager - Deputy Club Manager - Fitness Manager - Researchers reveals fitness imbalance takes toll. Couples: Fitness Friends For Life, carried out by leading gym chain LA Fitness, revealed that whilst nearly half (46) by researchers as the LA Fitness survey uncovers the severe negative ramifications that a fitness identified that having a fitness buddy can really help them get into a regular fitness routine. Group Fitness Manager at LA Fitness, adds, It is important for couples to establish joint fitness goals and The LA Fitness Report Couples: Fitness Friends for Life findings: Fitness Imbalance - Fitness Friends - LA Fitness - LA fitness operates premium health clubs across the UK. By choosing LA Fitness as your health club partner, you have the guarantee that we're Why Exercise? At LA Fitness we have a dedicated corporate support team to you start any exercise programme at LA Fitness, you should talk to one of our fully qualified fitness professionals first. Just LA Fitness isn't just about cardio-vascular intensity. fitter. Our fully qualified fitness professionals are the right people to help you devise a personal programme that will help you build. Aerobic exercise all helping to strengthen your body. of our personal fitness trainers? hard work. yourself realistic targets with our fully qualified fitness professionals. Management Development Programme. The Management Development Programme, Club Managers. programme. Club Manager where needed: Learning and Development Plan: Management Development Programme Sales Management 2, Time & Task Management 1. Head office : LA Fitness, Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1QR. Tel: 01302 892310 .... Read more about Gym Management Development Programme. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
A selection of employment, leisure, news, resources and operations links. .... Lean more about Leisure, announcements and jobs. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
The work may Most stunt artists are involved in arranging and performing stunts, usually under the supervision of a stunt coordinator. They work with Stunt artists may specialise in all Hours are dependent on filming schedules and may involve early starts and late finishes.When filming, most stunt artists work long Stunt artists may work inside or outside in varying weather conditions. Work opportunities for stunt graphics, without actually using a stunt artist. The main employers are film and TV companies. Stunt artists could work anywhere on location in the UK or abroad. The income for stunt artists varies. Most stunt artists are self-employed and work on a short contract basis for different TV or film British Equity sets minimum fees for stunt work through agreement with television companies and independent producers .... Read more about film and TV companies. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Sports development officers SDOs ensure that people of all ages and levels of ability have the opportunity to take part in sport and activities may help in increasing activity and therefore health, neighbourhood regeneration, development of skills in the community, improving social integration and supporting initiatives to reduce crime and rehabilitate young offenders. They work closely with the local community, schools, clubs and volunteers to coordinate access to sport and activities, and promote leisure events. activities. SDOs may promote sport in general, working for a County Sports Partnership or local authority, or may be sports specific development officers (SSDOs), concentrating on a specific sport and working for a national governing body of sport (NGB). leisure. weekends visiting community groups, schools, events, sports venues and meetings. Typical employers include local authorities, youth organisations, NGBs, Sports Councils and universities. Most SDOs have short SDOs may move into the sport and leisure Full-time salaries vary depending on experience and specific jobs .... Read more about Sports Councils and universities. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Sport and exercise scientists apply scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related behaviours. monitors and oxygen analysers and devising suitable exercise programmes. Psychology aims to answer questions about human behaviour and mental processes related to sport and exercise. Sport and exercise scientists use these disciplines to enable people to improve their sporting performance or their general health. Sports science covers a wide range of careers. Athletes in most sports see the application of sports science as an important rehabilitation The Students section of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences BASES website includes a careers guide with profiles on the wide range of careers covered by sports and exercise science research. Sports scientists work mainly Opportunities and vacancies exist in university departments and large sporting organisations. offer vacancies. Sports Qualified sports scientists may earn around 18,000. Experienced sports scientists working in high levels of competitive sport may earn 60,000 or more .... Read more about sport and exercise. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Sailing instructors teach sailing on yachts and boats at sea and on inland waterways such as reservoirs, canals and lakes. They are mainly concerned with are dinghy sailing small craft including keelboats and catamarans, powerboat driving, windsurfing, yachting and cruising large yachts and sailing vessels with crews. The Royal Yachting Association RYA website has details of all types of sailing and instructor roles. instructors employed by a sailing centre or club may work a structured or unstructured week. work conditions. Dinghy instructors provide training at sailing clubs or schools and local authority centres. Some dinghy instructors combine dingy instruction with other outdoor activity instruction to increase employability. Yachtmaster or cruising instructors are employed by sail and motor cruising centres. yachts and offering instruction through recognised centres. Yachtmaster instructors and cruising instructors can earn 60 to 90 a day .... Read more about sail and motor cruising centres and yachts. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Pilates teachers combine gentle focused exercises with holistic principles in order to develop body awareness. The work may incorporate both equipment and mat work classes. Equipment classes utilise specialist equipment in order to isolate and develop specific muscle groups. Mat work classes utilise exercises and movement sequences on floor mats only. Pilates teachers design exercises that are individually tailored to suit the needs and abilities of clients, therefore Pilates teachers are required to assess clients fitness requirements. Weekend and evening work is common. Pilates teachers may have to work during holiday periods if employed by a leisure or health centre. Pilates teachers work in studios that focus on creating a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. There are no set salary rates for Pilates teachers .... Read more about fitness requirements. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Personal trainers provide individual programmes for clients to enable them to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. Initially personal trainers carry out a consultation to determine the clients fitness levels and health history. Many personal trainers work within a number of clubs and travel time may increase the working week considerably. Other trainers work as gym instructors and personal train outside their normal hours of work. Personal trainers may rent space in a gym, have their own facilities or visit clients in their own homes. Personal trainers are often self-employed and promote themselves as businesses. Some trainers may work exclusively for a single prestigious client. The National Register of Personal Trainers has an online and offline directory, which promotes qualified and insured UK personal trainers with at least 12 months experience. Personal trainers are usually paid by the hour for each session with a client .... Read more about personal health and fitness. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Outdoor activities instructors and outdoor pursuits instructors teach people of all ages to participate safely in outdoor activities such as hill walking, climbing, orienteering, abseiling and canoeing. outdoor recreation - leading outdoor activity sessions and trips or instructing people in their chosen outdoor pursuit outdoor training - using outdoor activities alongside other training methods to help people realise their potential either as individuals briefings, advice and demonstrations to participants; and sometimes arranging social activities. monitoring weather conditions, assessing hazards and managing risks as dry ski slopes, indoor climbing walls and canals. Outdoor activities instructors are employed by local authorities, charitable organisations and commercial firms. opportunities to work overseas. In addition to teaching and youth work, other professions such as the probation and prison services, social work and mental Experienced instructors may become self-employed. Senior instructors earn around 25,000 .... Read more about hill walking, climbing, orienteering, abseiling and canoeing. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Martial arts instructors help people learn the skills they need to participate safely and to the best of their ability in a particular martial arts discipline. Instructors demonstrate techniques and coach at a level that is appropriate to the individual students. They write training programmes, maintain equipment and give students feedback on their progress. Martial arts instructors usually work evenings and weekends, when most people participate in recreation. Some instructors may be present at training sessions and competitions, resulting in long working hours. Instructors work in a variety of locations depending on their opportunities and preferences, from church halls and pub rooms to leisure centres and martial arts studios. The work involves some periods of standing observing others participate, mixed with periods of activity when the instructor demonstrates or trains with participants. Instructors are generally self-employed and they promote themselves as businesses. Their work can be either a main source of income or a second income. Instructors could also work in military, law enforcement or security roles. Opportunities vary between disciplines. Contact your NGB for details. There are no set salary rates for martial arts instructors. The hourly rate for instructors ranges from 6-20 an hour .... Read more about training programmes. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Jockeys ride horses in flat races or National Hunt races jump racing, and occasionally in both types of race. Before becoming an apprentice jockey in flat racing or conditional jockey in jump racing, time has to be served as a stable hand the head lad or trainer. On race days, apprentice and conditional jockeys travel with the horses to meetings to learn racing techniques under Aside from taking part in competitive races, full professional jockeys are engaged by trainers for early morning work-rides to train horses for racing. Employment prospects for trained stable hands are jockey. the trainer or owner races horses abroad, jockeys travel to those meetings as well. Most jockeys retire by age 45 - 35 for jump jockeys. Stable hands could gain promotion to travelling head lad or lass responsible for the horses and hands when they travel to meetings, assistant head lad/lass, and head lad or lass overseeing the work of all the hands and apprentices rather than becoming jockeys. Experienced jockeys can earn around 2,000 .... Read more about becoming an apprentice jockey. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
organisation of the riding centre and horse care with the marketing and operation of a holiday centre. Managers plan and routine of horse care and stable management. Managers employ and manage suitably qualified staff, organising work rotas and arranging training. financial activities current riding centre laws and aim to maintain good working relationships with other local countryside and tourism operators. Riding holiday centre managers generally work long hours including evenings and weekends. Managers spend some time working indoors carrying out administration and the rest outdoors, in all kinds of weather, caring The equestrian tourism sector is a developing area with scope for self-employment. British Equestrian Tourism BET qualifications are recognised internationally, offering prospects of employment overseas .... Read more about British Equestrian Tourism. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Horse riding instructors teach people of all ages and levels of ability and experience to ride. Instructors develop training programmes suited to individual riders, give practical demonstrations, and observe riders in order to spot dressage. Instructors may also teach assistant instructors and be responsible for supervising the stable. Some instructors may combine teaching with work as a groom. Part-time work may be possible. Instructors work outdoors, in all weathers, although larger riding schools may have indoor facilities. Freelance instructors will riding schools. Opportunities for riding instructors are good. agricultural and equine college stables. Trekking centres, riding holiday centres and the Pony Club may offer seasonal work. Instructors centres. Some instructors buy and run their own riding schools. Fully qualified instructors may become head or senior instructors at riding schools, or competition judges. Experienced instructors may earn up to 18,000 .... Read more about Trekking centres and riding holiday centres and the Pony Clubs. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Holiday centre workers provide a wide range of services within caravan parks, holiday centres or camps. Job roles include waiters and waitresses, cooks, chefs, counter service staff, kitchen assistants, bar staff, cleaners and room attendants. Other posts are shop assistants, amusement park attendants, sports instructors or attendants, drivers, nursery and medical nurses, office, security and maintenance staff. Some staff work as group leaders, organising activities and entertainment. Holiday centre staff work outdoors and indoors, depending on the type of work. Major companies running family holiday camps or centres offer most vacancies. Most centres have a core group of permanent staff, and may offer permanent jobs to seasonal staff. Some organisations offer limited opportunities to work abroad.During the course of a season, opportunities for promotion to supervisory work may arise. Salary rates for holiday centre workers vary according to the size of the holiday centre and the workers responsibilities .... Read more about holiday centres or camps. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
The main role of a ride leader is to organise group riding activities. Part of the job consists of explaining basic riding techniques such as mounting, dismounting and halting. Leaders must ensure that riders are wearing the correct clothing. Leaders may have to treat common horse ailments assistant ride leaders. Ride leaders usually need to live on site. Ride leaders are employed at over 3,000 riding schools or With the right qualifications and experience, ride leaders could become qualify for managerial roles by achieving the BET Riding Holiday Centre Manager qualification. BET qualifications are recognised internationally, offering prospects of employment overseas. Advanced qualifications such as BTEC HNDs, foundation degrees and degrees are also available, sometimes by part-time distance learning. For information about foundation degrees see Foundation Degree Forward. To search for colleges and universities offering foundation degrees, HNDs and degrees see Universities and Colleges Admissions Service .... Read more about riding activities. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Fitness instructors work with groups and individuals in gyms, health and fitness centres and leisure centres. exercise classes such as circuit training, aerobics or spinning. Most instructors carry out inductions, consultations with new members and may design personal programmes. Instructors with an advanced qualification may work with specialist groups of people, such as older adults, children with disabilities or referred clients. In smaller clubs instructors may also carry out routine duties, such as reception, sales, maintenance, health and safety checks and pool operations. weekends. Many people work part-time or on a freelance basis. Instructors work in a wide range of environments, including large and small gyms, health and fitness centres, country clubs, leisure centres, hotels and holiday villages. Some may work in clients homes as personal trainers positions. Some instructors move into training other instructors or coaching a sport. holidaymakers. Fitness instructors start at around 11,000 .... Read more about health and fitness centres. (Permalink)
2008-06-07:
Disc jockeys (DJs) present, mix and link recorded music for a live or radio audience. There are three main types of DJ: radio DJ, mobile DJ and club DJ. Radio DJs are broadcast presenters that work at radio stations providing links between musical tracks. TV/radio. The working environment varies. Mobile DJs might work in village halls, pubs, public buildings, or outdoors. Radio DJs may work in Club DJs normally work in hot, loud and smoky environments. Most club, radio and mobile DJs are either self-employed or are offered freelance contracts. Occasionally, DJs are employed by clubs and the Successful DJs can find work opening events and giving personal appearances. experienced club DJs to work abroad. In the early stages, some DJs work unpaid to gain experience. Very experienced club and radio DJs may earn 1,000 or more per session. Top club DJs can earn over 100,000 a year .... Read more about broadcast presenters. (Permalink)
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