Sport Coaching

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers conduct individual sessions to help clients meet fitness goals, creating tailored workout plans and ensuring safe program delivery.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Beginner

Sports Coach

A Sports Coach trains athletes of all levels, providing guidance on techniques, fitness, and recovery to improve performance in competitions.

Avg yearly income $67,496
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

Exercise Physiologist

An Exercise Physiologist designs physical activity programs for clients with diverse needs, assessing progress and adapting plans as required.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Sports Scientist

Sports Scientists advise athletes and coaches on performance improvement, conducting assessments and developing tailored training and recovery plans.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Unknown

Athlete

An Athlete competes in sports events, works with coaches, trains regularly, maintains fitness, and follows strategies to improve performance and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in sport coaching

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor
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
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
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
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
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
SIS30421

Certificate III in Sport - Athlete
Online
12 months
$2,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athlete
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athlete
10859NAT

Certificate IV in Weight Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Assistant Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant
Exercise Physiologist Dietetic Assistant Personal Trainer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Assistant Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant Exercise Physiologist Dietetic Assistant Personal Trainer + 3 more
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach High Performance Coach Sports Development Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach High Performance Coach Sports Development Officer
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $17,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $9,524
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach

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 Science (Physiology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Research Scientist Medical Scientist
Biomedical Scientist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Research Scientist Medical Scientist Biomedical Scientist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist + 4 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

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $46,977
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach

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 Exercise and Sport Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $54,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiac Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist
Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiac Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Coach + 2 more

Master of Exercise Physiology
On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $57,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist
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