CIMSPA has defined the sector’s boundaries and the occupations and job roles which sit within it.
Sector employers and education bodies are now working with CIMSPA to create professional standards for these job roles, so that we can create great career pathways for everyone working in sport and physical activity. Scroll down to see our progress.
Occupations
Occupation: Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach
Example job roles: Graduate Sports Coaching Assistant; Graduate Community Coaching Assistant
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach
Occupation: Group Exercise Instructor
Example job roles: Exercise to Music Instructor; Circuit Training Instructor; Boot Camp Instructor; Kettlebells instructor; Group Cycling
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Group Exercise Instructor
Occupation: Gym Instructor
Example job roles: Gym Instructor; Fitness Instructor
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Gym Instructor
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Example job roles: Personal Trainer
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Personal Trainer
Occupation: Coaching Assistant
Example job roles: Coaching Assistant; Activity Leader
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Coaching Assistant
Occupation: Coach
Example job roles: Community Coach; Sports Coach
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Coach
Occupation: Senior Coach
Example job roles: Senior Sports Coach; Senior Community Coach
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Coach Plus appropriate senior qualification
Occupation: Swimming Teacher
Example job roles: Swimming Teacher; Assistant Swimming Teacher
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Swimming Teacher
Occupation: Lifeguard
Example job roles: Pool Lifeguard; Beach Lifeguard
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Lifeguard
Occupation: Recreation Assistant
Example job roles: Recreation Assistant
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Recreation Assistant
Occupation: Pool Plant Operative
Example job roles: Pool Plant Operator
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Pool Plant Operative
Occupation: Aspiring Manager
Example job roles: Any frontline role
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Aspiring Manager
Occupation: Entry Manager
Example job roles: Duty Manager; Membership Co-ordinator; Team Leader; Co-ordinator; Maintenance Manager
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: Entry Manager
Occupation: General Manager
Example job roles: Leisure Facility Manager; Fitness Facility Manager; Service Manager; Development Manager
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: General Manager
Occupation: Yoga Instructor
Example job roles: Yoga Instructor
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: TBC
Occupation: Pilates Instructor
Example job roles: Pilates Instructor
Relevant CIMSPA Professional Standard: under development
Specialisms
Population specialisms
Working with Children
Working with Children 0-5 years
Working with Antenatal and Postnatal Clients
Environment specialisms
Working in the School Environment (out of curriculum)
Coaching in High Performance Sport
Working in the Community Environment
Technical specialisms
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Safeguarding Adults and Adults at Risk