Sports Coach

A Sports Coach provides training to athletes or teams of all abilities. You might be working with professional athletes or children who are learning a new sport. Sports Coaches provide guidance on physical techniques and fitness and advice on improving sporting results. You might get clients ready for games, competitions or tournaments and help with their recovery afterwards.

Sports Coaches should be highly skilled in their chosen sport and knowledgeable about sporting techniques and development. You should have good leadership skills and be able to motivate sportspeople at all levels. Sports Coaches should be able to understand individual needs and come up with solutions to performance issues.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $67,496
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a sports coach?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid

Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Coaching)

On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,499 - $17,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)

On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,499 - $9,524
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Program Coordinator

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,988
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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