Mike started his career in the leisure industry as a gym instructor in 2007, from there he went on to work for various companies within the public and private sector. He worked his way from a gym instructor, to a full time personal trainer and group exercise instructor, then as a fitness manager and now currently works at Castle Point leisure as a Duty manger. Mike is currently the lead for the training programme at CPL, managing and undertaking Lifeguard courses, on-going RLSS training, First Aid courses, Pool Plant Operators training with the STA, and internal management training for staff wishing to progress their own careers.