Assistant Coach

Their responsibilities typically include developing skill-based drills, providing feedback to players, assisting with tactical strategies, and promoting teamwork and discipline. They may also help manage equipment, coordinate with medical staff for athlete well-being, and contribute to talent scouting and recruitment.

Assistant Coaches often specialise in a particular aspect of the sport, such as strength training or defense, and work across amateur, semi-professional, or professional levels. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of the sport and relevant coaching qualifications.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $69,680
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a assistant coach?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Football Coach Sports Coach Sports Coordinator
Assistant Coach Sports Administrator Performance Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Football Coach Sports Coach Sports Coordinator Assistant Coach Sports Administrator Performance Analyst + 3 more

Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength and Conditioning)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Coach Sports Development Officer Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sports Administrator Sports Coach High Performance Coach
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Coach Sports Development Officer Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Administrator Sports Coach High Performance Coach + 3 more

Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sports Manager Sports Coach
Assistant Coach High Performance Coach Sports Administrator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sports Manager Sports Coach Assistant Coach High Performance Coach Sports Administrator + 3 more
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$2,199 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Coach Assistant Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Coach Assistant Coach
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Sports Coordinator
Assistant Coach Sports Development Officer Fitness Instructor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Sports Coordinator Assistant Coach Sports Development Officer Fitness Instructor + 3 more
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,499 - $17,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach High Performance Coach Assistant Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach High Performance Coach Assistant Coach Strength and Conditioning Coach + 1 more
SIS40421

Certificate IV in Sport Development
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$2,580 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sport and Recreation Officer Assistant Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer Sport and Recreation Officer Assistant Coach
SIS20321

Certificate II in Sport Coaching
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$2,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Development Officer
Teacher's Aide Assistant Coach Sports Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Development Officer Teacher's Aide Assistant Coach Sports Coordinator + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis (Football)
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Analyst Data Analyst Assistant Coach
Sports Development Officer Sports Scientist Performance Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Analyst Data Analyst Assistant Coach Sports Development Officer Sports Scientist Performance Manager + 3 more
SIS20513

Certificate II in Sports Coaching
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sports Coordinator Assistant Coach
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Development Officer Teacher's Aide
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sports Coordinator Assistant Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Development Officer Teacher's Aide + 3 more
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