Sports and leisure

• Athlete

  Track and field athlete

  Athletes compete in track and field events for their clubs, and some go on to represent their country at international level.

• Betting shop cashier

  Retail betting assistant

  Betting shop cashiers work in high street bookmakers' shops, serving customers and handling bets.

• Bingo caller

  Bingo announcer

  Bingo callers announce numbers during games and make sure sessions run smoothly. They also entertain customers during play.

• Bookmaker

  Bookie, turf accountant, betting shop manager

  Bookmakers organise gambling activities in betting offices, at racetracks and online.

• Boxer

  Professional boxer, championship boxer

  Boxers compete against opponents at amateur and professional level in different weight divisions.

• Cinema or theatre attendant

  Usher

  Cinema and theatre attendants help customers visiting entertainment shows.

• Cinema projectionist

  Cinema projectionists operate the equipment that shows films in cinemas.

• Cricketer

  Cricket player

  Professional cricketers play for their club or county side in league and cup competitions, and some go on to play at international level.

• Croupier

  Croupiers run the games in casinos and make sure the games take place in a fair and friendly manner.

• Cycling coach

  Cycling coaches help riders develop their cycling skills.

• Diver

  Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.

• Events manager

  Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events.

• Fairground worker

  Fairground workers operate rides and carry out maintenance at theme parks or travelling fairgrounds.

• Fitness instructor

  Fitness trainer

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

• Football coach

  Football coaches develop the skills and motivation of football players and teams.

• Football referee

  Football referees officiate at football matches, from local youth and amateur leagues up to professional level.

• Footballer

  Football player, professional football player

  Footballers play for their club in league and cup competitions, and some represent their country at international level.

• Health trainer

  Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.

• Horse riding instructor

  Horse riding coach

  Horse riding instructors teach people of different ages, riding ability and experience how to ride.

• Hotel porter

  Hotel porters welcome guests, carry their luggage and answer their questions.

• Hotel room attendant

  Hotel room attendants make sure that hotel rooms are clean, tidy and inviting for guests.

• Housekeeper

  Housekeeping manager, head housekeeper

  Housekeepers organise hotel staff to make sure that all the rooms are kept clean and tidy.

• Jockey

  Jockeys ride racehorses at race meetings for horse trainers and owners.

• Leisure centre assistant

  Leisure centre assistants help and supervise visitors using leisure centre facilities.

• Leisure centre manager

  Sports centre manager, gym manager

  Leisure centre managers look after the day-to-day running of sports and leisure centres.

• Lifeguard

  Swimming pool attendant, recreation assistant, beach lifeguard

  Lifeguards look after swimming areas, help swimmers to stay safe and carry out rescues in emergencies.

• Martial arts instructor

  Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.

• Motorsport engineer

  Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.

• Museum assistant

  Visitor experience assistant

  Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.

• Outdoor activities instructor

  Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.

• PE teacher

  Physical education teacher

  Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.

• Personal trainer

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

• Pilates teacher

  Pilates teachers help clients change and improve their body strength and posture through breathing, stretching and conditioning exercises.

• Racehorse trainer

  Horse racing trainer, equine trainer

  Racehorse trainers run racing stables, manage staff, look after horses' training and welfare, and prepare them for races.

• Resort representative

  Holiday rep, customer services rep, overseas rep

  Resort representatives look after holidaymakers during their stay.

• Riding holiday centre manager

  Trekking centre manager, equine tourism manager

  Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.

• Riding holiday leader

  Pony trekking guide

  Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.

• Sailing instructor

  Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.

• Sport and exercise psychologist

  Sport and exercise psychologists study the mental and emotional effects of taking part in sport.

• Sports agent

  Football agent

  Sports agents negotiate employment contracts for their clients.

• Sports coach

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

• Sports commentator

  Sports announcer, sports presenter, pundit

  Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.

• Sports development officer

  Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.

• Sports physiotherapist

  Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.

• Sports professional

  Sports professionals are skilled and talented sportsmen and sportswomen, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.

• Sports scientist

  Sports and exercise scientist

  Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.

• Stunt performer

  Stunt performers stand in for actors when the script calls for anything dangerous or specialised to be done on a film or TV set.

• Swimming teacher

  Swimming coach

  Swimming teachers help people learn to swim, improve their swimming skills and how to exercise in water.

• Tourist information centre assistant

  Tourist information centre assistants give information to visitors about transport, tourist attractions and local services and activities.

• Visitor attraction general manager

  Visitor attraction general managers look after the operation and finances of an attraction, and the health and safety of staff and visitors.

• Yoga teacher

  Yoga teachers teach yoga as a form of exercise to increase fitness and wellbeing.