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Sportsperson ANZSCO

Where these jobs are in Australia

VIC NSW QLD SA WA TAS NT ACT
30.5% 30.4% 18.9% 5.3% 10.1% 1.8% 1.0% 1.7%

Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/sportspersons?occupationCode=4524

 

Job Summary of this Unit Group:

Sportspersons participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

 

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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:

  • Yes, at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
  • In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
  • Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

 

Detailed Tasks:

  • maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
  • attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
  • deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
  • assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
  • competing in sporting events
  • adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
  • promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
  • undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances

 

452411 Footballer ANZSCO

Plays football professionally in competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Skilled Occupations List: Long Term

Specialisations:

  • Australian Rules Footballer
  • Rugby League Footballer
  • Rugby Union Footballer
  • Soccer Player

Caveat 25:

The position has nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.

 

452412 Golfer ANZSCO

Plays golf professionally in tournaments or as a resident professional, and organises golf-related activities. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Skilled Occupations List: N/A

 

452413 Jockey ANZSCO

Rides horses in competitive races, race trials, and in exercise. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Skilled Occupations List: Regional

Specialisations:

  • Apprentice Jockey
  • Steeplechase Jockey

Caveat 10:

The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).

 

452414 Lifeguard NZSCO

Looks after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Skilled Occupations List: N/A

 

452499 Sportspersons nec NZSCO

This occupation groups covers Sportspersons not elsewhere classified. This occupation group requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Skilled Occupations List: Short Term

Occupations in this group include:

  • Athlete
  • Cricketer
  • Cyclist
  • Harness Racing Driver
  • Racing Driver
  • Surfer
  • Tennis Player

 

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