The sport, fitness and aquatic sector was not immune from the general economic downturn in 2009 with fewer people working permanent full-time and more working casual or part-time, according to new research published today. Permanent full-time employment has dropped from a high of 80.5% in 2003 and 77% (2008) to 66.8% in 2009. Full-time salaries across the sector increased 3.6% in 2009 while the rate of pay for females increased 6.5% compared to 2.8% for males. Despite the uncertainty of 2009, 85.1% of employees in the sport, fitness and aquatic sector remained either satisfied or very satisfied with their current job.

To view the press release detailing the key findings please click here.

A copy of the findings from the 2009 Sportspeople Workplace Survey is now available at the Library section of Sportspeople’s website – www.sportspeople.com.au. To download the report please click here.

The 2009 Sportspeople Workplace Survey is supported by the following industry partners: