• You enjoy working with people, love being active and sharing your passion for sports, aquatics and recreation with others.

  Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Have an interest in the Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Industry.
• Enjoy working one-on-one as well as part of a team.
• Have a good level of fitness and enjoy participating in sport.
• Be confident, reliable and strong work ethics.
• Have good time-management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Possess well-developed communication, verbal, non-verbal and listening skills.
• Apply problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks.
• Have sound organisational skills.
• Possess the ability to follow instructions, Work Health and Safety procedures and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks.
• Demonstrate tolerance, patience and the willingness to work in diverse communities. 

This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a sport, aquatic or recreation environment. You will have the ability to run group sessions and provide a quality service within fitness centres, sporting grounds or complexes, leisure, aquatic and community recreation centres. 

Time Commitment: You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, complete assessment requirements and the traineeship work placement.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
• Initiative: Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
• Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Deliver recreation sessions and develop programs.
  • Promote programs, services and facilities.
  • Provide quality customer service.
  • Maintain activity equipment.
  • Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge.
  • Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability.
  • Respond to emergency situations.
• Technology: Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning including sport technology used in the industry.