Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 31.4% | 29.9% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/sports-coaches-instructors-and-officials?occupationCode=4523
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.
Requisite Education:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this unit group are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level.
Requisite Education for Sports Development Officer:
In Australia:
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Requisite Education for Gymnastics Coach or Instructor, Swimming Coach or Instructor, Tennis Coach and Other Sports Coach or Instructor:
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Registration or licensing is required.
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this unit group are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level.
Detailed Tasks:
- coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
- planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns and analysing game progress
- motivating sportspersons and supervising practice sessions
- recruiting players and other coaching staff
- arranging entries into sporting competitions
- promoting sports and skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport
- officiating at sporting events to enforce rules
- coordinating and directing sporting activities, and liaising with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport
452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water) ANZSCO
Trains and instructs recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety and the correct use of diving equipment. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3 (Note: some roles within this occupation are at ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Dive Master
- Scuba Instructor
- Snorkelling Instructor
- Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Instructor
452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor ANZSCO
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in gymnastics by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 4 (Note: some roles within this occupation are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level)
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Callisthenics Instructor
- Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach
452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor ANZSCO
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in horse riding by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Dressage Instructor
- Polo Coach
- Show Jumping Instructor
452314 Snowsport Instructor ANZSCO
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in snow skiing, snowboarding or other snowsports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Skiing Instructor
- Snowboarding Instructor
452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor ANZSCO
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 4 (Note: some roles within this occupation are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level)
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Diving Coach
- Learn to Swim Instructor
452316 Tennis Coach ANZSCO
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in tennis by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 4 (Note: some roles within this occupation are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level)
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor ANZSCO
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in other sports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 4 (Note: some roles within this occupation are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level)
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Basketball Coach
- Cricket Coach
- Football Coach
- Martial Arts Instructor
- Sports Trainer
- Windsurfing Instructor
452318 Dog and Horse Racing Official ANZSCO
Coordinates and directs horse or dog racing activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce racing rules and regulations. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Alternative Title:
-
Race Steward
Specialisation:
- Handicapper (Racing)
452321 Sports Development Officer ANZSCO
Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sport. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 2
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
452322 Sports Umpire ANZSCO
Officiates at sporting events, such as netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, boxing and wrestling matches, by interpreting and enforcing match rules. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Alternative Title:
-
Referee
Specialisation:
- Linesperson (Sport)
452323 Other Sports Official ANZSCO
Coordinates and directs sporting activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce sporting rules and regulations. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Specialisation:
- Timekeeper (Sports)
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