
Sport
If working outdoors, keeping fit and healthy and sharing your lifestyle with others sounds like a dream job, then a career in the sports sector could be perfect for you. There are over 3,500 openings every year in this sector, with regular opportunities for PE teachers, fitness instructors, sports coaches and leisure assistants to succeed!
But with over 17,000 people employed in the industry in Greater Manchester, you don’t need to be in a physically active role to enjoy a career in the sports sector. You could find yourself managing a leisure club or working as a sports psychologist – depending on your passions – with both positions expecting an increase in job opportunities in the coming years.
Top Career Opportunities

Leisure and sports manager
Average Salary £36,400

Sports players
Average Salary £67,040

Fitness instructors
Average Salary £21,320

Secondary education teaching professionals
Average Salary £44,720
The Manchester College is partnered with Unifrog, a universal destinations platform.
Unifrog helps students explore their interests, compare Apprenticeships, FE courses and University courses.
It brings all the available information including up-to-date Labour Market Information, into one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices.
Students at the Manchester College can access this platform using their college credentials. To find out more speak to the Careers & Welfare team on your campus.
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Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels.
Community Activity Coach
Health Trainer
Leisure Team Member
Community Sport & Health Officer
Fitness Instructor
Leisure Centre Supervisor
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Personal Trainer
Sporting Excellence Professional
Leisure Centre Manager
Outdoor Learning Specialist
Sport Performance Analyst
Sports Coach
Sports Development Officer
PE Teacher
Sports Commentator
Sports Psychologist
Sports Rehabilitator
Sports Scientist
Sport
Dubbed the greatest sporting city in 2015, there’s arguably no better place to study Sports, Exercise and Fitness than in Manchester, with its history, heritage and sporting drive!