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Football Fitness Professional
Football Fitness Professional
Ligue 2 club
$3,400
/ month
Lyon, FranceFull-time5+ yearsFrench · English
Posted: 24 June 2026
🇫🇷 Europe
France
Steady demand in major cities, particularly for French-speaking coaches and physiotherapists.
Global Opportunities
Market overview
France maintains a well-regulated fitness and sports sector, with Paris, Lyon and coastal cities offering the strongest opportunities. Football clubs, private studios and rehabilitation centres are key employers, and French professional certifications are often required or preferred. French language proficiency significantly widens access to available roles.
Visa information
Non-EU candidates typically need a talent or work visa (such as the Passeport Talent) sponsored by the employer, requiring a valid job offer and, in many cases, equivalence of foreign qualifications. The process is managed jointly with the French consulate and OFII upon arrival.
Salary information
Typical monthly net salary
$2,500 – $4,800
- Local currency
- EUR
- Available jobs
- 3
Roles in demand
- Football Fitness Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Physiotherapist
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
Employment conditions
- CDI or CDD employment contract under French labour law
- Accommodation generally arranged independently
- Relocation support depends on employer
- Mandatory health insurance (Sécurité Sociale)
- 35-hour statutory working week
Living information
- Moderate to high cost of living, higher in Paris
- French is essential for most professional interactions
- Temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters
- Vibrant, culturally rich expatriate and professional communities
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