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During your programme, you will receive opportunities to experience a range of careers within sport which link directly to your qualification.

This allows you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours for progression to further study and/or employment, while providing an excellent opportunity to experience careers that your qualification provides a stepping stone towards.

Each of the below programmes provide opportunities for you to begin the journey that you will go on to begin a career within the Sports Coaching sector:

Your programme with SCL is an exciting first step to a career in sports coaching. A career in this industry area is perfect for those individuals who have a lifelong affinity with sports and a passion for developing skills, motivating individuals and striving for success.

In the UK alone, there are over 100,000 jobs in the sports coaching space, with new opportunities being created all the time.

Learn about just some of the job roles available within the sector…

Foundation Coach

Foundation sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.

Average Salary: £16,000 to £35,000 per year
Typical Hours: 36 to 38 hours a week

Fitness Instructor

Fitness instructors organise exercise programmes to improve people’s health and fitness.

Average Salary: £14,000 to £30,000 per year
Typical Hours: 32 to 34 hours a week

Club Coach

A club coach develops the skills and motivation of players and teams of a specific sport such as football, rugby or cricket.

Average Salary: £14,000 to £30,000 per year
Typical Hours: 36 to 38 hours a week

Conditioning Coach

Conditioning coaches provide the delivery and development of strength and conditioning training for athletes of different levels.

Average Salary: £18,000 to £34,000 per year
Typical Hours: 37 to 40 hours a week

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.

Average Salary: £14,000 to £22,000 per year
Typical Hours: 32 to 34 hours a week