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ANZSCO 149112: FITNESS CENTRE MANAGER

Major Group: 1 – Managers | Sub-Major Group: 14 – Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | Minor Group: 149 – Miscellaneous Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | Unit Group: 1491 – Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers
Description: Organises, controls and promotes the activities, facilities and resources of a fitness centre. May coach, instruct and train clients.
Skill Level 2 : Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Diploma or
– AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

UNIT GROUP 1491: AMUSEMENT, FITNESS AND SPORTS CENTRE MANAGERS

Description: Organise, control and promote the activities, facilities and resources of amusement, fitness and sports centres.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks
  • planning and organising the range and mix of entertainment, attractions, amusement machines and fitness programs to be offered by the centre
  • organising publicity to promote facilities and attract clients
  • scheduling games and competitions
  • selecting, training and supervising staff
  • ensuring facilities are properly maintained and conform to safety standards
  • may undertake coaching, fitness instruction and training of clients
  • may plan and organise catering facilities
Other occupations in this Unit Group
  • 149111 – Amusement Centre Manager
  • 149113 – Sports Centre Manager