General Description
SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 2、3、4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this unit group are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level.
The occupation Sports Development Officer in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupations Gymnastics Coach or Instructor, Swimming Coach or Instructor, Tennis Coach and Other Sports Coach or Instructor in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Note: some roles within this unit group are at a higher ANZSCO Skill Level.
Registration or licensing is required.
Task Information
- 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 in this group:
（1）452311 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
（2）452312 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
（3）452313 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
（4）452314 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
（5）452315 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
（6）452316 TENNIS COACH
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in tennis by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.
（7）452317 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、Martial Arts Instructor、Sports Trainer、Windsurfing Instructor
（8）452318 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)
（9）452321 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.
（10）452322 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)
（11）452323 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)