Sports and leisure
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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.
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Bookmaker
Bookie, turf accountant, betting shop manager
Bookmakers organise gambling activities in betting offices, at racetracks and online.
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Cinema or theatre attendant
Usher
Cinema and theatre attendants help customers visiting entertainment shows.
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Cinema projectionist
Cinema projectionists operate the equipment that shows films in cinemas.
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Cycling coach
Cycling coaches help riders develop their cycling skills.
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Diver
Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.
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Events manager
Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events.
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Fairground worker
Theme park maintenance technician
Fairground workers operate and maintain rides at theme parks or travelling fairs.
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Fitness instructor
Fitness trainer
Fitness instructors organise exercise programmes to improve people's health and fitness.
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Football coach
Football coaches develop the skills and motivation of football players and teams.
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Football referee
Football referees officiate at football matches, from local youth and amateur leagues up to professional level.
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Health trainer
Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Horse riding instructor
Horse riding coach
Horse riding instructors teach people of different ages, riding ability and experience how to ride.
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Hotel porter
Hotel porters welcome guests, carry their luggage and answer their questions.
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Housekeeper
Housekeeping manager, head housekeeper
Housekeepers organise hotel staff to make sure that all the rooms are kept clean and tidy.
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Leisure centre assistant
Leisure centre assistants help and supervise visitors using leisure centre facilities.
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Leisure centre manager
Sports centre manager, gym manager
Leisure centre managers look after the day-to-day running of sports and leisure centres.
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Lifeguard
Swimming pool attendant, recreation assistant, beach lifeguard
Lifeguards look after swimming areas, help swimmers to stay safe and carry out rescues in emergencies.
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Martial arts instructor
Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.
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Motorsport engineer
Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.
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Museum assistant
Visitor experience assistant
Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.
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Outdoor activities instructor
Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.
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PE teacher
Physical education teacher
Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.
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Performance sports scientist
Sports and exercise scientist, Sports performance analyst, Sports physiologist
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
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Personal trainer
Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.
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Pilates teacher
Pilates teachers help clients change and improve their body strength and posture through breathing, stretching and conditioning exercises.
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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.
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Resort representative
Holiday rep, customer services rep, overseas rep
Resort representatives look after holidaymakers during their stay.
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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.
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Riding holiday leader
Pony trekking guide
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
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Sailing instructor
Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.
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Sport and exercise psychologist
Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.
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Sports coach
Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.
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Sports commentator
Sports announcer, sports presenter, pundit
Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.
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Sports development officer
Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.
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Sports physiotherapist
Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.
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Sports professional
Sports professionals are skilled and talented sportsmen and sportswomen, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.
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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.
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Swimming teacher
Swimming coach, Swimming instructor
Swimming teachers help people learn to swim, improve their swimming skills and how to exercise in water.
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Tourist information centre assistant
Tourist information centre assistants give information to visitors about transport, tourist attractions and local services and activities.
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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.
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Yoga teacher
Yoga teachers teach yoga as a form of exercise to increase fitness and wellbeing.