452321: Sports Development Officer Description 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 Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Diploma or – AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. 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. Assessing Authority
- Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
vetassess@vetassess.com.au Unit Group 4523: Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials Description 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
- 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
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 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 or Horse Racing Official
- 452322: Sports Umpire
- 452323: Other Sports Official