Community Recreation

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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 Beginner

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 Advanced

Sports Coordinator

A Sports Coordinator manages sports activities for schools and clubs, ensuring they are safe, engaging, and tailored to participants' needs.

Avg yearly income $57,512
Skill level Advanced

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 Beginner

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Sports Marketing Manager

A Sports Marketing Manager promotes teams and products, develops marketing strategies, manages sponsorships, and enhances brand visibility.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

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 Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in community recreation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sports Coach
Sport and Recreation Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer + 1 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$99 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Crowd Controller
Childcare Worker Safety Officer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Crowd Controller Childcare Worker Safety Officer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide + 6 more
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$49 - $75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide + 4 more
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 Advanced Personal Trainer Facilities Manager
Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager Advanced Personal Trainer Facilities Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator + 4 more
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 Outdoor Recreation Officer
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor + 2 more
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse First Aider Pool Lifeguard Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer + 5 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist

Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Exhibition Manager Club Manager
Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Manager Exhibition Manager Club Manager Festival Producer Sports Administrator Sports Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Event Manager Club Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager Club Manager + 2 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
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 Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Dance Teacher Assistant
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach High Performance Coach Sports Development Officer
Sports Coordinator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach High Performance Coach Sports Development Officer Sports Coordinator + 1 more
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Sports Coordinator
SIS40421

Certificate IV in Sport Development
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Development Officer
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 Business (Management and Leadership)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Human Resources Manager Management Consultant
Managing Director Board Member Club Manager Customer Service Manager Client Side Project Manager Director Of Nursing Employment Recruiter Development Manager Program Officer Studio Executive
+ 10 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 Athletic Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager Sports Manager Sports Marketer Athletic Director + 2 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 Sport and Recreation Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports 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 Therapist Sports Coordinator Athletic Director
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Therapist Sports Coordinator Athletic Director + 5 more
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