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Coaches train and instruct participants to compete and perform at every level of sport. Some coaches can also use their knowledge of a particular sport to umpire or ociate games and matches.
Coaches have a similar objective to other active careers, as they strive to get the best out of their players and are continuously working towards some sort of goal.
Where a coach works will depend on what sport they instruct. Areas where sport takes place include, but are not limited to:
• Playing fields
• Pools
• Courts for indoor sports
• Gyms
Like fitness instructors, coaches must plan dierent elements of their day in advance to make sure they are ready for whatever comes next. Their key responsibilities include:
• Coaching and training sportspersons.
• Analysing past performance and abilities of the sportspersons they work with.
• Recruiting players and other coaches to further help their teams.
• Entering their teams into competitions and tournaments.
• Ociating when an event may have an umpire or referee shortage.
• Coordinating and directing activities at training or competitions.
Coaches have attributes that are required to make sure their players and constituents perform to the best of their abilities. These attributes include:
• Being able to eectively communicate skills and tactics to players and other coaches.
• Having an interest and a high level of knowledge in a chosen sport.
• Being able to motivate large groups of people.
• Enjoying being around people, and overall being a people person.
• Being able to work collaboratively as well as individually.
Market Insights Full-time Coach
Market Insights Full-time Coach
Market Insights Full-time Coach
Market Insights Full-time Coach
Market Insights Full-time Coach
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The following career guides to become a sports coach are a broad representation of how to gain access to the industry. Formal qualifications are useful but not always required. A high level of knowledge in your chosen sport you wish to coach will be required.
Course List | Career Opportunities | Further Study Beyond Qualification | Course Duration or Number of elements/units |
Certificates II, III, and IV in Sport Coaching | These courses provide a pathway to work in advanced community coaching roles, including working or volunteering at community-based sports clubs. The opportunity may arise for coaches extremely well-versed in their sport to move on to elite-level coaching; however, past players of a sport who have the correct qualifications are typically more likely to move directly into these positions. | Included in this VET program is the ability to choose elective units that are specific to your sport, allowing participants to understand certain sports including equestrian riding and swimming at an advanced level. | Cert II contains 7 units recognised by the National Training Framework (3 core units, 4 elective units) Cert III contains 10 units recognised by the National Training Framework (6 core units, 4 elective units) Cert IV contains 11 units recognised by the National Training Framework (7 core units, 4 elective units) NOTE: the certificate IV qualification requires NO PREREQUISITES, meaning you can begin the higher level of training straight away. If you are looking to be well-versed in your field, we recommend beginning with the Cert IV qualification, as you will study the same core units from the Certificates II and III. |
Diploma of Sport | The Diploma of Sport’s elective subjects allow students to specialise in certain areas. We recommend choosing the coaching elective package (6 elective units) along with another elective package that you are interested in. | The Diploma of Sport’s elective subjects allow students to specialise in certain areas. We recommend choosing the coaching elective package (6 elective units) along with another elective package that you are interested in.through Fitness Education Australia and AUSactive | -Course Length: 1 year Contains 14 units recognised by the National Training Framework (3 core units and 11 elective units) |
Coaches have attributes that are required to make sure their players and constituents perform to the best of their abilities. These attributes include:
• Being able to eectively communicate skills and tactics to players and other coaches.
• Having an interest and a high level of knowledge in a chosen sport.
• Being able to motivate large groups of people.
• Enjoying being around people, and overall being a people person.
• Being able to work collaboratively as well as individually.
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