Building your Career

Maximising your chances of success

Starting out on a new career can be a daunting experience for all of us, which is why the team at Active Connection are always happy to give advice on how you can develop your career in the fitness and leisure industry. 

It’s worth remembering that the hardest step in getting your career off the ground is getting that first role.  Unfortunately having a sport or leisure qualification from university isn’t always enough to guarantee you a great job within the Fitness Industry, but having a vocational qualification behind you is a great way to improve your chances. 

Many employers now look for candidates with a recognised gym instructor qualification, even at entry level, and instructors who can also teach classes or are 'exercise to music' qualified have a real advantage.

If you are looking for an alternative way into the Leisure Industry, Membership Sales and Marketing can provide an alternative pathway for those with sales skills.

If you are unsure of what your next step should be check out our career pathway for ideas on how you can find the job that you really love.

Active Connection have always encouraged candidates to develop their careers within the Fitness Industry, and so we’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started on your career path. There is no need to obtain every certification on offer, make your choices based on the area of the industry that you want to pursue.

Want to know how to make the most of your CV?  Check out our write a great cv guide and interview tips will give you the edge.

Because we deal with some of the best names in the industry (why not take a look at our client list), candidates come back to us at different stages during their career.  If you are looking for your next work challenge take a look at our job finder; you’ll find all the latest roles and might just find that dream job you’ve been searching for.