Sports Coaches, Instructors And Officials

Sports Coaches, Instructors And Officials coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.

Occupations in this field typically require a Certificate III qualification including at least two years on-the-job training or a Certificate IV qualification.

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.

Sports Development Officers typically require an 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.

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

Occupations:

• Diving Instructor (Open Water) 
• Gymnastics Coach or Instructor 
• Horse Riding Coach or Instructor 
• Snowsport Instructor 
• Swimming Coach or Instructor 
• Tennis Coach 
• Other Sports Coach or Instructor 
• Dog and Horse Racing Official 
• Sports Development Officer 
• Sports Umpire 
• Other Sports Official

Diving Instructor (Open Water)

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.

Specialisations:

• Dive Master 
• Scuba Instructor 
• Snorkelling Instructor 
• Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Instructor

Gymnastics Coach Or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in gymnastics by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Callisthenics Instructor 
• Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach

Horse Riding Coach Or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in horse riding by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Dressage Instructor 
• Polo Coach 
• Show Jumping Instructor

Snowsport Instructor

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.

Specialisations:

• Skiing Instructor 
• Snowboarding Instructor

Swimming Coach Or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

• Diving Coach 
• Learn to Swim Instructor

Tennis Coach

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in tennis by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Other Sports Coach Or Instructor

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in other sports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations:

• Basketball Coach 
• Cricket Coach 
• Football Coach 
• Sports Trainer 
• Windsurfing Instructor

Dog Or Horse Racing Official

Alternative Title:

• Race Steward

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.

Specialisation:

• Handicapper (Racing)

Sports Development Officer

Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sport. Registration or licensing is required.

Sports Umpire

Alternative Title:

• Referee

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.

Specialisation:

• Linesperson (Sport)

Other Sports Official

Coordinates and directs sporting activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce sporting rules and regulations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation:

• Timekeeper (Sports)