Sports Talent Scout

Sport, Health & Fitness

ANZSCO ID 4523

Summary

Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.

Employment Pathway

A high level of sporting knowledge and skill is needed to work as a Sports Coach, Instructor or Official. Some workers also have formal qualifications. Courses are often available through the relevant industry association or Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Top Skills Required

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

Key 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

Facts about this occupation

9.8% Growth

19% Full-time Share

$1,254 Avg Pay/Wk

47,300 Workers

23 years Avg Age

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