Apprenticeship as a sports and fitness specialist
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Overview
What are you doing as part of your training to become a sports and fitness business administrator at the University of Kassel?
Organizing and Successfully Managing Sports Operations
Sports and fitness business professionals handle the entire organization of college sports: from registering new participants to planning investments and calculating costs and revenues. You’ll learn how to create financial plans, manage administrative tasks, and ensure smooth operations.
Designing Customized Classes and Workouts
You’ll be involved in developing innovative sports programs and may even have the opportunity to lead classes yourself—from abs, legs, and glutes to Zumba and Jumping. Whether in group or one-on-one training sessions, sports and fitness professionals support clients with personalized training plans tailored to their individual goals.
Organizing Events and Activities
From “Uni in Bewegung” to rowing regattas—you’ll assist with the planning, budgeting, and execution of sports events. This includes conceptualization, coordination, and implementation, as well as collaboration with partners and the media.
Marketing and Member Recruitment
They develop targeted marketing campaigns, identify the target audience, and increase membership through targeted promotional efforts.
Equipment and Infrastructure
You demonstrate the proper use of fitness equipment, maintain it, and inspect it regularly—to ensure safety and long-term use.
Financial Management
You calculate fees, manage payments, conduct inventory counts, and compile statistics. With sound financial management, sports and fitness business professionals support the financial management of university athletics.
At a Glance
How does the training program work?
This career is a good fit for you if ...
- You're the one who organizes parties in your circle of friends.
- You enjoy interacting with people and are a good communicator.
- You want a job with variety.
Here are your benefits
Salary based on the collective bargaining agreement (TVA-H BBiG)
30 days of vacation
Fixed working hours or flex time
Affordable membership in university sports (starting at €2.50/month)
Free public transportation throughout the state of Hesse
Free professional development courses & language classes
Meals at student rates: cafeteria, cafés
University education
Good opportunities for permanent employment and career advancement
Secure career prospects in the public sector
Frequently Asked Questions About Training
By the time the training program begins, you should have completed secondary school (Realschulabschluss). Good grades in German, English, math, and physical education are also desirable.
A monthly training stipend is paid in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Trainees in the State of Hesse (TVA-H BBiG). This currently amounts to
- 1,356.85 EUR in the first year of training
- 1,411.43 EUR in the second year of training
- 1,461.51 EUR in the third year of training
Work hours are generally based on the opening hours of the gym and the university’s general sports program. This means that, in exceptional cases, you may occasionally have to work in the evenings or on weekends.
After completing the three-year apprenticeship, sports and fitness business specialists have excellent career prospects. Continued employment following the apprenticeship—typically on a fixed-term basis—is the norm.
Apply now!
Contact
| Name, Forename | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Limmeroth, Julia UNISport General Management | Telephone +49 561 804-5243 | |
| Fuhrmann, Moritz University sports staff | Telephone +49 561 804-5255 |
Tips and Notes
Other Apprenticeship Programs at the University of Kassel
Go-Link of this page: https://www.uni-kassel.de/go/ausbildung-sport-fitnesskaufmann