1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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UNIT GROUP 4523 SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS


    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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

    In New Zealand:
      NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

    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.

    The occupation Sports Development Officer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

    In Australia:

      AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

    In New Zealand:
      NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

    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:
      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)

    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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

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

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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

      Callisthenics Instructor
      Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach

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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

      Dressage Instructor
      Polo Coach
      Show Jumping Instructor

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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

      Skiing Instructor
      Snowboarding Instructor

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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

      Diving Coach
      Learn to Swim Instructor

452316 TENNIS COACH

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

    Skill Level: 3


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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

      Basketball Coach
      Cricket Coach
      Football Coach
      Sports Trainer
      Windsurfing Instructor

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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisation:

      Handicapper (Racing)

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.

    Skill Level: 2


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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisation:

      Linesperson (Sport)

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.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisation:

      Timekeeper (Sports)



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