Careers in Sport & Physical Activity

Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

We’re delighted to bring you this careers publication, the first of its kind from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and the first definitive set of careers advice and guidance for the sector.

You’ll see from industry statistics, the sport and physical activity sector is growing rapidly with exciting new opportunities, new settings for physical activity, new audiences to work with and new technology providing new innovative approaches to the way people take part in sport and physical activity. 

CIMSPA supports over 585000 people currently working in sport and physical activity. We want to attract new talent to fill the pipeline as our sector grows and others leave. There are so many opportunities! We are incredibly proud of our talented professionals who provide high quality services to everyone that wants to take part.

This careers guide is an important part of our work. It is designed to help people realise their potential by showing clear routes into and through the sector. We hope you find the information contained practical and useful.