The sport and recreation sector employs 621,000 people working in 231,000 businesses and organisations throughout the UK. This industry is spread across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
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| Bath and North East Somerset | 608 |
| Bristol | 968 |
| North Somerset | 1,338 |
| South Gloucestershire | 784 |
Source: Annual Business Inquiry Employee Analysis. ONS Crown Copyright. (From Nomis 2009)
Source: Labour Force Survey 2007, © Crown Copyright. Figures are for England.
| Position | Average annual salary (£s) |
|---|---|
| Fitness Instructor | £10,286 |
| Leisure and Sport Manager | £27,241 |
| Leisure Theme Park Attendant | £6,270 |
| Physiotherapist | £23,837 |
| Sport and Leisure Assistant | £11,425 |
| Sport Coach, Instructor and Official | £11,619 |
Salary rates have been calculated using the average gross pay rates for full time workers. Figures are for the United Kingdom. Averages can hide higher earnings. With training and career development, higher salaries can be achieved.
Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2008, O.N.S., © Crown Copyright.
In 2008 83.7% of 16 year olds in the West of England continued in full-time education, while a further 10.2% entered full-time employment or work-based training.
There are limited opportunities to enter the sports and active leisure industry at 16. It can be easier to find work in this sector after further training.
Source: Connexions West of England 2009.
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