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
Erwachsenensportleiter/in
You plan and lead sports courses for adults of all age groups.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Adult sports leaders plan and lead movement courses for various target groups, promoting health and well-being.
You create active leisure moments for adults. Your courses target seniors, people with limitations, or fitness enthusiasts. You plan the content, organise the dates, and lead the groups safely. You convey a love of movement and support participants in reaching their individual goals. Your work strengthens the community and promotes physical health.
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
- 🎓 Erwachsenensportleiter/in esa
Official education path
Training is provided through recognised continuing education programmes coordinated by the Federal Office of Sport
Typical training path
Erwachsenensportleiter/in esa
Curriculum
- Die Ausbildung im Erwachsenensport wird vom Bundesamt für Sport BASPO koordiniert
- Partnerorganisationen sind z.B. kantonale Sportämter, Verbände, Pro Senectute sowie private Anbieter
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Prerequisites
- Independence
- Enjoyment of sports and movement
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- 1Die Ausbildung im Erwachsenensport wird vom Bundesamt für Sport BASPO koordiniert
- 2Partnerorganisationen sind z.B. kantonale Sportämter, Verbände, Pro Senectute sowie private Anbieter
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Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have sports pedagogy knowledge or a related qualification
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Self-organisation
- Empathy
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the group in the sports hall and demonstrate the next exercise. With clear instructions and motivating words, you guide the participants through the course
- You plan individual sports programmes for different adult groups and adapt them
- You carefully organise the necessary dates and suitable venues
- You lead the courses safely and motivatively, offering tips
- You adapt the exercises to the participants' abilities and needs
- You convey a love of movement and health to the participants
- You care for seniors and people with disabilities with great empathy
- You work closely with sports clubs and companies in the health sector
Working conditions
You work in sports halls, fitness centres, or outdoors. You are often active in sports clubs, foundations, or corporate health management
Where to learn
- Bundesamt für Sport BASPO ErwachsenensportHauptstr. 247, 2532 Magglingen
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Self-organisation
- Empathy
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Little planning security
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