Leisure Opportunities Newshttp://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/Leisure Opportunities: News and Jobs for the leisure industryen-us© Copyright 2005, The Leisure Media Co Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Sunday 01 August 2010Sunday 01 August 2010Leisure Opportunities: Leisure jobs60Leisure Opportunitieshttp://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/images/rssheader.gifhttp://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/ Premier Training to offer Power Club courses http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206953 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206953Premier Training International is to launch a new qualification for personal trainers at this year's Leisure Industry Week (LIW).30 Jul 2010 New rugby academy launches in North Wales http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206593 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206593The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has opened its newest academy at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, which aims to develop a "sustainable player pathway" in the region.29 Jul 2010 Running school enters Ireland http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206533 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206533The Running School has opened its first franchise in Ireland, at the Sports Injuries Sports Medicine Clinic in Castlebar, County Mayo.29 Jul 2010 Celtic Wave scheme seeks 'cruise ambassadors' http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206483 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206483Three Welsh port destinations - Anglesey, Milford Haven and Swansea - are looking to recruit new "ambassadors", as part of a wider initiative designed to attract more cruise ship passengers.29 Jul 2010 Asia Spa Institute's Spa Master Class Programme http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205083 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205083The Asia Spa Institute will run its annual Spa Master Class Programme on 14-18 August in Hong Kong, China. 22 Jul 2010 Premier Training to host London open day http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=204723 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=204723School leavers and people seeking a career change will have the chance to explore job opportunities in the fitness sector at an open day hosted by Premier Training International (PTI).20 Jul 2010 IAAPA launches executive institute http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=203983 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=203983The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has teamed up with San Diego State University (SDSU) to develop a one-off training programme for attraction executives.16 Jul 2010 Blackburn Rovers to offer coaching qualifications http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=203643 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=203643Blackburn Rovers Football Club has teamed up with Myerscough College in Preston, Lancashire, to offer an academic qualification for young girls who are leaving school.15 Jul 2010 PTI reports increase in course applicants http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=203163 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=203163Training provider Premier Training International (PTI) has reported a 48 per cent increase in the number of people that have applied to study for health and fitness qualifications.13 Jul 2010 Barry McCaffrey joins Clarins http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=202573 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=202573Barry McCaffrey has been appointed to spearhead the opening of Clarins spa accounts within the hotel/day spa sector in the US. 09 Jul 2010