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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.

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.