Sports Development Officer

Sports Development Officers promote sports and skills development, and oversee the participation of young people and other special groups in sport.

Overview

Sports Development Officers promote sports and skills development, and oversee the participation of young people and other special groups in sport.

coaches, trains and instructs sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
plans and directs game strategies, develops play patterns and analyses game progress
motivates Sportspersons and supervises practice sessions
recruits players and other coaching staff
arranges entries into sporting competitions
promotes sports and skills development as well as overseeing the participation of young people in sport
officiates at sporting events to enforce rules and regulations, liaising with other officials when necessary
co-ordinates and directs swimming activities.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Very strong

Primary industries

You usually need a formal qualification in sport development, sports science or sport and recreation to work as a Sports Development Officer. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.
Take a Certificate IV in Sport Development

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