Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'035 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 38'820 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 119'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 103'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Sportmanager/in
You lead sports clubs and fitness studios with a strategic vision.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage sports clubs and fitness studios. You handle marketing, sponsorship, and personnel duties.
As Sportmanager/in you steer the course of clubs, associations, or fitness studios. You combine your passion for sport with business know-how. From finding sponsors and planning staff to public relations, you support all key processes. Your goal is to develop the organisation sustainably. You keep members and partners satisfied.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Manager. Based on 41 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-2% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 77'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 87'862 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 61'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'635 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'000 | 11 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 88'400 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sportmanager/in
Official education path
Training takes place through specialised continuing education programmes like CAS or university courses in sports management.
Typical training path
Sportmanager/in
Prerequisites
- Subject knowledge in the field of sport and business
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- Communication skills
- High integration skills
- Sociability
- Commitment
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter via part-time CAS programmes or Master's courses with a focus on sports economics.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Integration talent
- Commitment
- Business understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check budget plans for the coming season. Then you discuss the marketing strategy with your office team.
- You connect the company professionally with partners and the media.
- You handle public relations and maintain internal communication.
- You manage the business operations and monitor ongoing finances.
- You lead the staff team and coordinate daily tasks.
- You secure sponsors and develop new marketing campaigns.
- You oversee sports activities and organise events.
Working conditions
You work in the executive office of sports associations, clubs, fitness studios, or wellness organisations. Your workplace shifts between the office, training halls, and event venues.
Where to learn
- Bundesamt für Sport BASPO, Eidgenössische Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM2532 Magglingen
- Swiss Sport Managers1001 Lausanne
- Swiss Sport Management Center (SSMC) VMI Universität Freiburg Bd dePérolles 90, 1700 Freiburg
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Integration talent
- Commitment
- Business understanding
Trade-offs
- Pressure of responsibility
- Long-term planning
- Balancing interests
- Travel time
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