Employers of fitness centre managers include local/health authorities, private fitness clubs, hotel/leisure groups, educational institutions and corporate fitness centres. Fitness centre managers undertake similar duties to managers of recreation and leisure centres

• recruiting, training and supervising staff
• managing budgets
• enhancing profitability by organising and delivering an appropriate range of fitness activities and programmes
• keeping statistical and financial records
• maintaining fitness equipment
• ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• maintaining customer service standards
• undertaking administrative tasks
• promoting and marketing the business
• dealing with enquiries, complaints and emergencies

• Employers may prefer graduates with qualifications in sports science, recreation/leisure studies, health management, physiology, life sciences, business or management. A relevant postgraduate qualification (for example an MSc in sports science) can be useful, particularly for graduates without appropriate first degrees. Related work experience is normally necessary. This can be gained via part-time or seasonal work as a coach, fitness instructor, recreation assistant or leisure/fitness centre attendant.