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The sports industry focuses on formal, organised competition, run by various sports codes and governing organisations.
Opportunities to participate in sport are provided by:

•    Traditional, organised delivery of sport through clubs and State Sporting Associations;
•    Commercial sport opportunities through commercial providers;
•    Community sport and recreation opportunities through non-profit organisations such as YMCA, PCYC, Girl Guides etc.;
•    Local government managed and coordinated sport and recreation opportunities;
•    Sports tourism;
•    Sports events;
•    Tourism resorts which include sporting facilities.

Most activity in sport is based around non-profit sporting clubs and associations at State and local level. The opportunities for employment within sport are diverse and cover many different fields. A large proportion of employment within the sports industry is casual and part-time. There is also the option of volunteering, which is a great way to gain extra experience and knowledge and can lead to paid employment.

careers

Personal attributes:
Working in the sports industry requires personal attributes that include:

  • good communication skills
  • excellent organisational skills
  • ability to work with a diverse range of people and participants
  • time management and planning skills
  • ability to work in a team
  • good technical skills and knowledge
  • good leadership and managerial skills
  • multi-skilled in a range and variety of roles
  • ability to respond quickly when different situations arise


Examples of careers in sport include:

  • Sports Administrator
  • Professional Sportsperson
  • Sports Umpire
  • Sports Coach
  • Sport and Recreation Manager
  • Sport Centre Manager
  • Sport Massage Therapist
  • Sports Trainer
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Exercise Scientist
  • Physical Education Teacher
  • Sports Development Officer/Manager
  • Events Manager


Want to know more about careers in Sport?

FutureNow - Creative & Leisure Industries Training Council Inc.
Contact: Rachael Davidson - Project Manager Sport and Recreation   
Phone: (08) 9285 8555   
Email: rdavidson@futurenow.org.au    
Website www.futurenow.org.au

Click on the following link for further infomation on careers available in the Spor industry: FutureNow Sport and Recreation Careers Flyer

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nationally recognised training

Nationally recognised training in sport comes from the Sport SRS03 Training Package and is the national framework for skills development including nationally recognised units of competency and qualifications to train and assess individuals in a range of skills and occupations in sport.

Sport qualifications include:
•    SRS20206 Certificate II in Sport (Career-oriented Participation)
•    SRS20306 Certificate II in Sport (Coaching)
•    SRS20406 Certificate II in Sport (Officiating)
•    SRS30206 Certificate III in Sport (Career-oriented Participation)
•    SRS30306 Certificate III in Sport (Coaching)
•    SRS30406 Certificate III in Sport (Officiating)
•    SRS30506 Certificate III in Sport (Athlete Support Services)
•    SRS40206 Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching)
•    SRS40306 Certificate IV in Sport (Officiating)
•    SRS40406 Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services)
•    SRS40506 Certificate IV in Sport Development
•    SRS50206 Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
•    SRS50306 Diploma of Sport (Officiating)
•    SRS50406 Diploma of Sport (Athlete Support Services)
•    SRS50506 Diploma of Sport Development

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training packages

Click here for an overview of the Vocational Education and Training: Sport Training Package (SRS06) from Service Skills Australia, the National Industry Skills Council responsible for the Outdoor Recreation Training Package.

Click here for more information about this Training Package via the National Training Information Service (NTIS) website.

Please note this Training Package is currently under review. To view the latest progress of the review, follow the link to the Service Skills Australia website.

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apprenticeships & traineeships

Sport Apprenticeships available in Western Australia
Currently there are no Sport apprenticeships being offered in Western Australia.

Sport Traineeships available in Western Australia
Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
Certificate II in Sport (Career Oriented Participation)
Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Certificate III in Sport (Career Oriented Participation)
Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training.  As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprentices and trainees spend most of the time in paid employment, learning practical skills on the job and putting them into practice. The rest of the time is spent in structured training at a registered training organisation like a TAFEWA college, or in the workplace.

People of all ages can undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. Most can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, and many can be started at school.

What's in it for you?
•    You can earn wages while you learn.
•    You can complete your training early if you show you have the skills.
•    You can get a qualification that is recognised Australia wide.
•    You can start training while you're in school.

Get the best of both worlds by being paid to learn on the job while doing structured training at TAFEWA or another registered training organisation.

Not only will your qualification be nationally recognised, you'll also have loads of experience in the industry of your choice.

Check out the ApprentiCentre website for further details on apprenticeships and traineeships available in Western Australia http://www.det.wa.edu.au/apprenticentre, email: apprenticentre@det.wa.edu.au or phone: 13 19 54.   

 

higher education

An example of higher education qualifications in Sport provided by universities in Western Australia:

Edith Cowan University
Associate Degree of Event, Sport and Recreation Management
Bachelor of Event, Sport and Recreation Management
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
Bachelor of Sport Management
Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)
Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management)
Graduate Diploma of Business (Sport Management)
Master of Business Administration (Discipline offered in Sport Management)
Master of Science (Sports Science)
Master of Sport Management
Master of Sport Management by Research

Curtin University of Technology
Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Management)
Master of Sports Physiotherapy

University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Sport and Recreation Management)
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education

University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Science (Sport Science)
Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Administration/Management)
Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Coaching)

Murdoch University
Bachelor of Sports Science
Post Graduate Diploma of Sports Chiropractic
Master of Sports Science

 

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