A basic requirement for training as a sports specialist is an enjoyment of sports. Compared to fitness clerks, sports specialists take on more training tasks, and their range of office duties is smaller than that of fitness clerks. In addition to an enthusiasm for fitness, sports specialists bring with them a strong understanding of numbers and mathematics, a talent for organization, as well as openness and sociability. Legally, there are no entry restrictions for training as a sports specialist, but most companies expect a completed intermediate school-leaving certificate. The training lasts 3 years and belongs to the training area industry and trade.
The training contents at a glance
During the 3 years of training, the following contents are taught at vocational school and in the company:
Training in the company:
- Sports and exercise
- Business and performance process
- Marketing
- Planning and organization of events
- Technical operations, operational safety
- Billing processes and costing
- Sport-specific training and competition facilities
- Training
- Competition execution
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Vocational school training:
- Record and evaluate business processes
- Analyze markets and apply marketing tools
- Create service offerings and develop marketing strategy
- Procure services in kind
- Offer services and benefits in kind
- Organize sports and non-sports events
- Prepare athletes for training and competition
- train and supervise athletes
- organize competitions
The written intermediate examination takes place in the second year of training; after completion of the third year of training, the final examination to become a recognized sports specialist takes place.
Possible jobs
Sports specialists are mainly needed in sports and fitness studios, but sports specialists also work for sports clubs and associations. Your tasks include looking after individual customers or groups, explaining the various fitness equipment, carrying out performance tests and drawing up individual training plans. Behind the scenes, you will control accounting business transactions, collect statistics and calculate income and expenses. This also includes obtaining quotes for the best sports equipment, goods and services. You'll also be responsible for equipment care and maintenance, as well as maintaining safety standards.
Conclusion
The field of activity of sports specialists is interesting for all those who are not only sports enthusiasts, but also want to understand how sports work as a business field. After the 3-year apprenticeship, you have the ideal prerequisites for gaining professional experience. Later, you can gain further qualifications and, for example, complete advanced training to become a sports or fitness specialist.
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Editorial fitnessmarkt.de (EA)
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Published on: 21 September 2019