Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 55'900 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 57'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'605 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 63'607 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'004 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 68'531 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Behindertensportleiter/in
You accompany people with disabilities towards more movement and self-confidence
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and lead sports programs for people with disabilities, promoting their fitness and social inclusion.
You design sports programs tailored specifically to the individual needs of people with disabilities. In local clubs, sports camps, or institutions, you guide children, adolescents, and adults on their path to greater joy in movement, social inclusion, and personal growth. Your daily work builds self-confidence and promotes mental and physical fitness.
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 Behindertenbetreuerin. Based on 2,874 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 59'403 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 57'679 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 61'670 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 65'000 | 69 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 64'500 | 50 |
| Appenzell I. | CHF 63'600 | 13 |
| Appenzell A. | CHF 62'800 | 35 |
| Zurich | CHF 62'400 | 594 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 62'250 | 110 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 70'000 | 9 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 61'000 | 113 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 60'000 | 2,405 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 59'000 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 58'500 | 157 |
| Education | CHF 58'050 | 82 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 PluSport-Qualifikation als "Behindertensportleiter/in"
- ⏱ Ca. 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You gain the qualification through a part-time course lasting about two years.
Typical training path
PluSport-Qualifikation als "Behindertensportleiter/in"
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 18 years
- Valid credential as PluSport-"Assistent/in"
- Completed modules and passed exams
- Completed internship as PluSport-"Helfer/in"
- Recommendation and internship confirmation
- Valid BLS-AED certificate
- First aid or Samaritan certificate
- For swimming: valid Brevet Basis Pool certificate of the SLRG (from 2013 Brevet Plus Pool)
- Additional conditions apply for Schneesport
Where this can lead
Career changers from movement, sports, or therapy can enter directly. Further specializations offer courses for winter sports, riding, or leading sports camps.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy & Patience
- Organisational skills
- Safety & Responsibility
- Motivation & Role Model
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You set up gym equipment and check the safety of participants. During lessons, you give individual cues to build self-confidence and concentration.
- You plan and design training sessions tailored exactly to participants' needs.
- You brief helpers and assistants on their tasks and coordinate their deployment.
- You set up the hall, provide the necessary equipment, and secure the apparatus.
- You hold primary responsibility for the safety of everyone during lessons.
- You evaluate sports sessions and conduct regular quality assurance assessments.
- You review registration documents and inform the secretariat and club board about the planning.
- You organize leisure activities, plan camp weeks, and arrange transport for those you supervise.
Working conditions
You work in local sports groups, clubs, or sports camps. You may occasionally find positions in special needs schools, residential homes, or sheltered workshops.
Where to learn
- PluSport Behindertensport Schweiz AusbildungChriesbaumstr. 6, 8604 Volketswil
- Bundesamt für Sport BASPO ErwachsenensportHauptstr. 247, 2532 Magglingen
Strengths
- Empathy & Patience
- Organisational skills
- Safety & Responsibility
- Motivation & Role Model
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Part-time work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
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