Employer links and careers
We work in partnership across the sport sector.
We work closely with a number of National Governing Bodies of Sport, including:
- Badminton Scotland
- Netball Scotland
- Basketball Scotland
- Scottish Hockey
- Cricket Scotland
- Scottish Golf
- Scottish Volleyball
- Scottish Curling
- Scottish Canoe Association
- Scottish Football Association
- Mountaineering Scotland
As well as the National Governing Bodies of sport we also work with a number of professional organisations to support our students, including:
- Mountain Training
- Sustrans
- John Muir Award
- Sports Massage Association
- Institute of Sport
- Sportscotland
- Generations Working Together
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
A number of employers support our students by offering volunteering and work placement opportunities, including:
- Live Active
- NHS
- Perth & Kinross Council
- Fife Council
- Letham Football Club
- Progression Bikes
- Bannatynes
- Fit4Less
- Perth Autism Support
- Perth & Kinross Voluntary Service
- Club 300
- Nae Limits
- Claymore Crossfit
- Perthshire Rugby
- Luncarty Football Club
- Jeanfield Swifts
- Bluesky Experiences
- Willowgate Activity Centre
- Crieff Hydro
- St. Andrews University
- Fife Sport & Leisure Trust
- Falkirk Community Trust
- Argyll & Bute Council, Perth College UHI Climbing Centre
- The Body Academy
On top of this we are members of:
- UK Strength & Conditioning Association
- John Muir Trust
- Netball Scotland
- Scottish Canoe Association
- Approved Training Centres for Royal Life Saving Society
- Active IQ
In addition we are also a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity.
Our students work alongside a number of industry practitioners including:
- Sports Development Officers
- Active Schools Co-ordinators
- Coaches
- Wellbeing Officers
- Sports Therapists
- Climbing Wall Staff
- NHS staff
- Outdoor Rangers
- Personal Trainers
All our programmes have volunteering or work experiences embedded within them meaning our students are involved in promoting and supporting sustainable physical activity and sport opportunities, both within local schools and the wider community.
Careers in Sport and Fitness may include:
- Lifeguard or Pool Attendant
- Outdoor Activities Instructor or Leader
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports or Leisure Centre Assistant
- Sports or Leisure Centre Manager
- Sports Coach or Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Gym Instructor