Community Recreation

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Pool Lifeguard

A Pool Lifeguard ensures public safety by monitoring the pool, conducting patrols, providing first aid, and educating visitors on water safety.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Sport and Recreation Officer

A Sport and Recreation Officer coordinates community activities and events, promoting physical activity and ensuring safe participation for all.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Unknown

Sports Facility Manager

A Sports Facility Manager oversees the daily operations of a sports centre, ensuring safety, organising activities, and training staff.

Avg yearly income $112,528
Skill level Unknown

Swimming Instructor

A Swimming Instructor teaches water safety, improves techniques, organises competitions, and tailors training to clients' needs, requiring strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $60,996
Skill level Unknown

Sports Administrator

Sports Administrators handle business operations for sports clubs, managing documentation, financials, compliance, marketing, and event organisation for teams and venues.

Avg yearly income $68,640
Skill level Unknown

Sports Manager

Sports Managers organise, manage, and administrate sporting facilities, events, athletes, and teams, ensuring profitability, compliance, safety, and event promotion.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Unknown

Sports Event Manager

A Sports Event Manager plans and organises sporting events, handling logistics, marketing, staffing, and compliance to ensure successful execution.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Sports Marketer

Sports Marketers promote athletes and teams, engaging fans and generating revenue through research, campaigns, and strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Sports Development Officer

A Sports Development Officer promotes participation in a sport by conducting community sessions and improving skills and member retention at clubs.

Avg yearly income $92,040
Skill level Unknown

Community Coach

A Community Coach trains participants, improves techniques, promotes sports, and develops performance, requiring leadership, communication, and analysis skills.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in community recreation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Sports Coach
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager
SIS30115

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
SIS50115

Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Club Manager Small Business Owner Sports Development Officer
Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Personal Trainer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Club Manager Small Business Owner Sports Development Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Personal Trainer + 4 more
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer
Gym Receptionist Sports Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach + 2 more
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $2,390
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Manager Fitness Instructor
Swimming Instructor Gym Instructor
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Manager Fitness Instructor Swimming Instructor Gym Instructor + 2 more
SIS40621

Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $17,543
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Swimming Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Swimming Instructor
SIS31015

Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Horse Riding Instructor
SIS10122

Certificate I in Sport and Recreation
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $3,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Trainee
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sports Development Manager High Performance Coach
Sports Development Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sports Development Manager High Performance Coach Sports Development Officer + 1 more
SIS40421

Certificate IV in Sport Development
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sports Development Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sports Development Manager
PUA20119

Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Blended
2 days
$295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard

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.
Physical Education Teacher Health Promotion Officer Sports Coach
Sports Development Officer Wellness Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Health Promotion Officer Sports Coach Sports Development Officer Wellness Coordinator + 2 more

Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager Sports Manager
Sports Marketer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager Sports Manager Sports Marketer + 1 more
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.
Sports Coach Community Coach Sport and Recreation Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Community Coach Sport and Recreation Officer

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $78,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist
Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Development Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Development Officer + 3 more

Bachelor of Sport Development
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $47,871
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Community Engagement Coordinator
Sports Coordinator Sports Development Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Community Engagement Coordinator Sports Coordinator Sports Development Officer + 2 more

Master of Sport Management
On Campus
16 - 18 months
$0 - $66,110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Event Manager Sports Manager Sports Development Officer
Sports Administrator Sports Marketing Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Event Manager Sports Manager Sports Development Officer Sports Administrator Sports Marketing Manager + 2 more

Graduate Diploma in Sport Management
On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $44,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager Athletic Director
Sports Facility Manager Sports Marketing Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager Athletic Director Sports Facility Manager Sports Marketing Manager + 2 more
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