Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Jugend+Sport-Leiter/in
You support the development of young people through sports and movement.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
J+S leaders run sports courses and camps for children and young people in clubs, schools, or youth organisations.
As a Jugend+Sport-Leiter/in, you actively and responsibly shape the free time of young people. You plan sports courses, supervise groups during camp trips, and support the educational development of children and adolescents. In sports clubs, schools, or youth organisations, you create a safe and motivating environment. Your work combines physical activity with social support and health prevention for the next generation.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 J+S-Leiter und -Leiterinnen
- ⏱ 5-6 Tage
Official education path
Training is provided through a sport-specific instructor course, completed in 5-6 days.
Typical training path
J+S-Leiter und -Leiterinnen
Curriculum
- Die Leiterkurse sind sportartenspezifisch und führen in die allgemeinen Themen der Leitertätigkeit ein. Bei Jugend+Sport gibt es zwei Zielgruppen:
- J+S-Kindersport für 5- bis 10-Jährige:
- Wer
Prerequisites
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Organisational skills
- Physical stamina
- Good health
Requirements
- Robust health
- 1Die Leiterkurse sind sportartenspezifisch und führen in die allgemeinen Themen der Leitertätigkeit ein. Bei Jugend+Sport gibt es zwei Zielgruppen:
- 2J+S-Kindersport für 5- bis 10-Jährige:
- 3Wer
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Organisational skills
- Physical stamina
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the edge of the field and give clear instructions for the next exercise. In between, you observe group dynamics and adjust the activity to the needs of the children or young people.
- You plan and lead sports courses for children and young people.
- You supervise groups during camp trips and leisure stays.
- You support the social development of participants through shared activities.
- You ensure safety and well-being within the group.
- You adapt the sports content to the respective age group.
- You organise the necessary equipment and materials on site.
Working conditions
You mainly work in sports clubs, schools, or youth organisations. You often lead activities outdoors or in sports halls.
Where to learn
- Bundesamt für Sport (BASPO)Hauptstrasse 247, 2532 Magglingen
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Organisational skills
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Weather dependency
- High responsibility
- Physical exhaustion
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