Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials play a crucial role in coaching, training, and instructing participants in various sports, as well as officiating at sporting events. This occupation requires individuals to possess specific skills and qualifications, which vary depending on the specific role within this unit group.

Indicative Skill Level:

The skill level required for most occupations in the Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials unit group is determined by the following qualifications and experience:

In Australia:

• 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:

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

Some roles within this unit group may require additional experience and/or on-the-job training in addition to the formal qualification. It's important to note that certain roles within this unit group may have a higher ANZSCO Skill Level.

The occupation of a Sports Development Officer within this unit group requires a skill level commensurate with the following qualifications and experience:

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)

As with other roles within this unit group, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Specific roles within the Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials unit group, such as Gymnastics Coach or Instructor, Swimming Coach or Instructor, Tennis Coach, and Other Sports Coach or Instructor, require a skill level commensurate with the following qualifications and experience:

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)

Again, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. It's important to note that some roles within this unit group may have a higher ANZSCO Skill Level.

Registration or licensing is required for all roles within the Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials unit group.

Tasks Include:

• Coaching, training, and instructing sportspersons by analyzing performances and developing abilities
• Planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns, and analyzing 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:

• 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 and Horse Racing Official
• 452321 Sports Development Officer
• 452322 Sports Umpire
• 452323 Other Sports Official

452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)

A Diving Instructor (Open Water) is responsible for training and instructing recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety, and the correct use of diving equipment. This occupation may require registration or licensing. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 3, although some roles may be at a higher level. Specializations within this occupation include Dive Master, Scuba Instructor, Snorkeling Instructor, and Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Instructor.

452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor

A Gymnastics Coach or Instructor coaches, trains, and instructs participants in gymnastics by analyzing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 4, although some roles may be at a higher level. Specializations within this occupation include Callisthenics Instructor and Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach.

452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

A Horse Riding Coach or Instructor coaches, trains, and instructs participants in horse riding by analyzing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. Specializations within this occupation include Dressage Instructor, Polo Coach, and Show Jumping Instructor.

452314 Snowsport Instructor

A Snowsport Instructor coaches, trains, and instructs participants in snow skiing, snowboarding, or other snowsports by analyzing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. Specializations within this occupation include Skiing Instructor and Snowboarding Instructor.

452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor

A Swimming Coach or Instructor coaches, trains, and instructs participants in swimming by analyzing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 4, although some roles may be at a higher level. Specializations within this occupation include Diving Coach and Learn to Swim Instructor.

452316 Tennis Coach

A Tennis Coach coaches, trains, and instructs participants in tennis by analyzing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 4, although some roles may be at a higher level.

452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor

An Other Sports Coach or Instructor coaches, trains, and instructs participants in other sports by analyzing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing may be required for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 4, although some roles may be at a higher level. Specializations within this occupation include Basketball Coach, Cricket Coach, Football Coach, Martial Arts Instructor, Sports Trainer, and Windsurfing Instructor.

452318 Dog and Horse Racing Official

An alternative title for this occupation is Race Steward. A Dog and Horse Racing Official 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 for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. A specialization within this occupation is Handicapper (Racing).

452321 Sports Development Officer

A 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 for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 2.

452322 Sports Umpire

An alternative title for this occupation is Referee. A Sports Umpire 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 for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. A specialization within this occupation is Linesperson (Sport).

452323 Other Sports Official

A 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 for this occupation. The skill level for this role is generally at ANZSCO Skill Level 3. A specialization within this occupation is Timekeeper (Sports).