Sports and Fitness Workers (ANZSCO 452) play a crucial role in directing, instructing, and guiding individuals and groups in physical fitness and outdoor adventure activities. They also coach, train, and instruct sporting competitors, as well as participate in and officiate at sporting events.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group require a certain level of skill, which can be acquired through qualifications and experience. The skill levels for Sports and Fitness Workers in Australia and New Zealand are as follows:

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• 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)
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Note that in some cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required along with the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Developing and designing fitness programs
• Delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities
• Organising and supervising groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking, and whitewater rafting
• Demonstrating and providing instruction in the use of outdoor adventure equipment and techniques required for participation
• Coaching, training, and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
• Planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns, analysing game progress, and motivating players
• Promoting sports and sports 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
• Competing in and training for sporting events

Subcategories:

• 4521 Fitness Instructors
• 4522 Outdoor Adventure Guides
• 4523 Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
• 4524 Sportspersons

These subcategories further specify the different roles and responsibilities within the Sports and Fitness Workers occupation.