Careers in Sport and Fitness

For jobs and careers: Leisure Facility Manager, Sports/Fitness Coaching, Personal Trainer, Expedition Leader, Sports Development, Gym Instructor and many more.

The sports and leisure industry is one of the fastest growing in the economy. Current projections are that 100,000 jobs will be needed by 2014, with an additional 86,000 volunteers needed to stage the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The industry spans over 200 job roles covering fitness instructors, equipment supply, stadium or activity centre management, ground keepers and play workers.

At South Thames College, you will benefit from fantastic, newly built facilities including a Sports England standard sports hall and aerobics studio.

If you're a super-fit person, always at the gym, or enjoy being outdoors and getting everyone involved in the game, then maybe you should consider a career in sport and leisure.  Click here to see details on our Sports & Fitness and Sports Coaching courses.

Choose sports/fitness courses if you want to:

  • Get a job in a Sports or Leisure or Recreation Centre
  • Work towards a career in sport/leisure facility management, sports coaching, fitness instructing or sports development.
  • Progress to higher education in subjects such as Sports Studies, Leisure Management, Recreation Management or Teacher Training.

Latest News

South Thames launches EMA replacement to protect hardest hit learners

23 June 2011

Students fearing financial hardship with the death of the EMA are being protected with the launch of a Student Benefit Package at South Thames College. The package is tailored to students’ needs will replace the EMA when is phased out next year. This will help eligible students to fund expenses like food, travel, books, equipment and study materials. There are separate packages available to both 16-18 and 19+ year olds. Read more…

South Thames sports team convert community to rugby

19 May 2011

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the rugby players of South Thames College were rather intimidating on first glance. After chatting to them it’s clear to see their softer side and strong sense of community spirit. This is the College’s newest sports team who are based at Merton campus and have been a shining example to both the student body and the local community. Read more…

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Open Admissions Evenings

Jan 2012 - July 2012

Applicants are invited to these Open Admissions evenings which are held on Tuesdays at 5pm on the following dates: Read more…

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