High Performance Coach

A High Performance Coach provides specialised training for sportspeople and teams. You might develop techniques for improving individual performances or devise new strategies for boosting team goals. A High Performance Coach, or Athlete Coach, might work on player motivation, fitness, skills or teamwork. You might help sportspeople recover from injury or deal with other personal issues.

High Performance Coaches should have excellent leadership skills and be able to motivate sportspeople. Communication skills are essential and you’ll need to be able to understand individual needs and concerns. High Performance Coaches need good problem solving abilities and it’s important that you can be flexible with a range of coaching strategies.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a high performance coach?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Planning Officer
Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Project Coordinator Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Resilience Officer Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Winemaker Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Council Member Plant Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Facilities Manager Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Area Manager Regional Manager Assistant Manager Business Specialist Presales Consultant Sales Engineer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Services Manager Team Administrator Business Development Executive Service Director Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Governance Coordinator Performance Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Cluster Manager Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Cost Controller Program Coordinator Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Court Administrator Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Financial Regulator International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Editorial Writer Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Nutrition Advisor Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Logistician Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Commercial Manager Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager Business Process Analyst Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Program Evaluator Political Consultant Site Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Risk Consultant Development Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Office Manager Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Project Coordinator Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Sales Analyst Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Resilience Officer Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Winemaker Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Council Member Plant Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Facilities Manager Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Area Manager Regional Manager Assistant Manager Business Specialist Presales Consultant Sales Engineer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Services Manager Team Administrator Business Development Executive Service Director Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Governance Coordinator Performance Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Cluster Manager Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Cost Controller Program Coordinator Policy Specialist Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Court Administrator Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Financial Regulator International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Editorial Writer Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Nutrition Advisor Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Logistician Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Commercial Manager Strategy Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager Business Process Analyst Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Program Evaluator Political Consultant Site Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Risk Consultant Development Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter Driller RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Senior Compliance Officer Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Regional Manager Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Fundraising Coordinator Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Executive Director Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Geochemist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Investment Banking Analyst Advertising Account Manager Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter Driller RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Senior Compliance Officer Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Buyer’s Agent Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Regional Manager Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Fundraising Coordinator Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager ICT Sales Assistant Partnerships Manager Freelance Editor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Executive Director Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Geochemist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Investment Banking Analyst Advertising Account Manager Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach + 216 more
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Media Relations Specialist Packaging Designer Performance Coach
Sports Marketing Manager E-Commerce Manager Content Strategist Political Consultant Design Strategist Blog Writer Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Marketing Executive Advertising Account Manager Global Account Manager Business Development Consultant International Marketer Social Marketer ICT Sales Assistant Science Communicator Creative Writer Multimedia Designer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Intelligence Officer Publishing Coordinator Campaign Manager Policy Writer Creative Entrepreneur Advertising Executive Digital Media Strategist Literary Agent Social Media Strategist Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Multimedia Writer Online Content Creator Student Recruitment Officer Media Planner Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Marketer Paid Search Manager Customer Success Manager Marketing Strategist Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Content Manager Presales Consultant Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Copywriter Freelance Artist Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Fashion Photographer Email Marketing Specialist Social Media Coordinator Screenplay Writer Portrait Photographer Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Event Director Conference Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Car Salesman Librarian Community Engagement Officer Library Assistant Museum Assistant Cellar Door Manager Sales Consultant Radio Producer Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Account Manager Venue Manager Information Officer Event Planner Student Experience Officer Junior Website Designer
+ 92 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Media Relations Specialist Packaging Designer Performance Coach Sports Marketing Manager E-Commerce Manager Content Strategist Political Consultant Design Strategist Blog Writer Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Marketing Executive Advertising Account Manager Global Account Manager Business Development Consultant International Marketer Social Marketer ICT Sales Assistant Science Communicator Creative Writer Multimedia Designer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Editorial Writer Intelligence Officer Publishing Coordinator Campaign Manager Policy Writer Creative Entrepreneur Advertising Executive Digital Media Strategist Literary Agent Social Media Strategist Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Multimedia Writer Online Content Creator Student Recruitment Officer Media Planner Feature Writer Freelance Writer Travel Writer Marketer Paid Search Manager Customer Success Manager Marketing Strategist Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Content Manager Presales Consultant Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Copywriter Freelance Artist Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Fashion Photographer Email Marketing Specialist Social Media Coordinator Screenplay Writer Portrait Photographer Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Event Director Conference Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Car Salesman Librarian Community Engagement Officer Library Assistant Museum Assistant Cellar Door Manager Sales Consultant Radio Producer Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Analyst Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Account Manager Venue Manager Information Officer Event Planner Student Experience Officer Junior Website Designer + 92 more

Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $23,642
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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