Geelong

Sports Coach

A Sports Coach provides training to athletes or teams of all abilities. You might be working with professional athletes or children who are learning a new sport. Sports Coaches provide guidance on physical techniques and fitness and advice on improving sporting results. You might get clients ready for games, competitions or tournaments and help with their recovery afterwards.

Sports Coaches should be highly skilled in their chosen sport and knowledgeable about sporting techniques and development. You should have good leadership skills and be able to motivate sportspeople at all levels. Sports Coaches should be able to understand individual needs and come up with solutions to performance issues.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $67,496
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a sports coach?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30115

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport

On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Coaching)

Online
12 months
$3,499 - $16,780
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)

Online
12 months
$3,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,988
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS20321

Certificate II in Sport Coaching

On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Online
4 years
$0 - $54,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport Development

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $47,871
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning

Online
6 - 12 months
$11,400 - $13,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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