Career Guides
Sports Development Officer
Sports Development Officers promote sports and skills development at an organisation or for a community. They also work closely with young people and other special groups to oversee their participation in sport.
Where you Might Work
Sports Development Officers work in any area that needs promoting sport and recreation events. These areas could include:
- Community-based clubs and organisations
- Sports centres
- Local government authorities
- Gyms
- Retirement homes
Key Responsibilities
Sports Development Officers have a multi-faceted job that requires them to do a range of tasks, including:
- Coordinating and directing the activities of an organisation.
- Arranging entries into sporting competitions.
- Helping coach teams and analysing performance.
- Promoting sports and skills development in the community while overseeing the participation in sport at a club/organisation.
The Attributes and Skills You Will Need
An arrangement of skills will be needed for this career, such as:
- An ability to communicate effectively, both in-person and via email.
- Possessing a sound knowledge of an array of sports.
- An ability to motivate large groups of people.
- Having an interest in working in disadvantaged areas that need to implement sporting frameworks and structures.
- Possessing leadership qualities and having a desire to lead people.
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Qualifications
The table below includes options that involve both VET courses and tertiary education. It is important to consider which pathway would be the best option for you.
| Course | Potential Career Opportunities | Further Study Beyond Qualification | Duration and Number of elements/units |
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science |
| An honours year can be undergone for further training and refinement of skills. | 3 years full-time 6 years part-time |
| Diploma of Sport (SIS50321) | A Diploma of Sport allows individuals to pursue 3 notable job titles:
| The Diploma of Sport’s elective subjects allow students to specialise in certain areas. We recommend choosing the Sport Development package (4 elective units) along with another elective package that you are interested in. | Course Length: 1 year Contains 14 units recognised by the Australian Qualification Framework (3 core units and 11 elective units) |
Additional Qualifications
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates (may not be included in outlined courses)
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
- Working with Children Check
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