Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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 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)

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.

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:

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