Last chance to win £250 of training

Andrew Brown, SkillsActive - 08/07/2008

Now in its fifth year, Working in Fitness is the largest annual survey of people working in the health and fitness sector in the UK.  This survey gives an insight into how the fitness industry is rewarding those employed in it by examining salary levels, job satisfaction and spending on training and development.

The survey is open to all those working in the industry, be it on a full or part-time basis or someone who is self employed. Anyone who works within a leisure centre, private health club or directly with clients should complete the survey.

Liz Smith, research manager at SkillsActive, said: “In previous research for our Sector Skills Agreement we estimated an average 8,500 job openings a year to meet staff turnover and the creation of new positions. One of the survey aims is to find out whether the industry is doing enough to attract new, as well as retain existing staff to meet these future demands.

“It's really important that as many people take part as possible to get a good representation of jobs in the industry. By representing your views we can show what the industry is doing well and where improvement is needed. For example, last year we found fitness professionals were positive about remaining in the industry but needed improvement in the areas of salary and career progression."

Click here to take part, and have the chance to win £250 towards training. The survey closes on 14 July.