4523 SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS
SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.
Indicative 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 Include:
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