UNIT GROUP 4523: SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS
Description: Coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.
Skill Level: 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:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
The occupation Sports Development Officer has 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.
Registration or licensing is required.
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
Other occupations in this Unit Group
-
452311 - Diving Instructor (Open Water)
-
452312 - Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
-
452313 - Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
-
452314 - Snowsport Instructor
-
452315 - Swimming Coach or Instructor
-
452316 - Tennis Coach
-
452317 - Other Sports Coach or Instructor
-
452318 - Dog or Horse Racing Official
-
452322 - Sports Umpire
-
452323 - Other Sports Official