452321 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sport. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 2
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
The occupation Sports Development Officer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
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Coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
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Planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns and analysing game progress
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Motivating sportspersons and supervising practice sessions
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Recruiting players and other coaching staff
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Arranging entries into sporting competitions
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Promoting sports and skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport
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Officiating at sporting events to enforce rules
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Coordinating and directing sporting activities, and liaising with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport