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SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching)

Are you passionate about sports and dreaming of a career where you can inspire and lead athletes to greatness? Look no further! The Diploma of Sport (Coaching) is your ticket to combining your love for sports with professional skills, setting you up for a winning career in coaching.
This qualification blends coaching expertise with business insights to cover all the bases in the sports industry. Prepare to tackle everything from coaching athletes and managing competitions to overseeing sports venues and facilities.
You’ll also dive into delivering top-tier programs for elite athletes, applying sports psychology techniques, and scouting and nurturing emerging talent. But that’s not all—you’re also set to master key sports industry skills like risk management, team leadership, and workplace safety. Plus, you’ll receive MVP-level mentorship in team leadership, discover how to use emotional intelligence to enhance your coaching game, and learn how to develop and implement effective projects and business plans that will keep you ahead of the competition. Your practical assessments will be tailored to your specific sport, whether it’s golf, tennis, swimming, soccer, dancing, rugby, basketball, rowing, and more.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be ready to excel in various roles within the sports industry as a QUALIFIED sports coach. Ready to hit a home run? This qualification will get you game-ready for the sports industry!
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
With the Australian Government’s Labour Market Insights Service forecasting strong growth in the sports industry, and over 44,000 positions expected by 2026, there’s no better time to enter this field. Sport coaching is rated as having “very strong growth” prospects, especially with the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on the horizon. Now is the perfect time to step up and make your mark!
Specific Australian industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).

Units of Competency:

Sport Integrity
• SISSSCO011: Manage integrity in sport
• SISSSCO008: Apply anti-doping policies
• HLTAID011: Provide First Aid*
Sport Coaching
• SISSSCO003: Meet participant coaching needs
• SISSSCO004: Plan, conduct and review coaching programs
• SISSSCO005: Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge
Sport Performance Coaching
• SISSSCO013: Coach sport participants up to an advanced level
• SISSSCO007: Apply sport psychology principles
• SISSSCO014: Develop sport coaches
Sport Management
• BSBOPS504: Manage business risk
• HLTWHS003: Maintain work health and safety
• SITXHRM003: Lead and manage people
• SITXMGT006: Manage projects
• BSBOPS502: Manage business operational plans

*Additional fees apply

Entry Requirements:

• Year 10 high school certificate or equivalent OR
• Certificate IV in a relevant qualification OR
• Mature aged student with relevant workplace experience
• Basic computer skills and access to a desktop or laptop with sufficient internet speed to undertake online studies

Course Duration:

Up to 12 months depending of student self-pace and industry experience

Course Fees:

Please see Price Lists in the bottom footer under ‘Quick Links’.
This course is also available for domestic high school based student delivery – enquire for more information on exclusive school prices to [email protected]

Start Dates:

Weekly intakes

Gold Coast District Rugby Union

Gold Coast District Rugby Union has partnered with GeSS Education to give high school students better educational pathway opportunities and paid rugby employment outcomes as an assistant coach through the Diploma of Sport (Coaching). The GCDRU is the regional body for the conduct of rugby union within the Gold Coast Region encompassing; Yatala to the North, Casuarina to the South and the Scenic Rim to the West. Whilst the Gold Coast is recognised as one of the best sports and recreation locations within Australia, the challenge is to ensure not only the viability of Rugby Union as a singular sport within the Region, but the development of participation, infrastructure and sustainable financial growth. Visit https://gcdru.com.au/ for more information.

 

Possible Career Outcomes:

Head Master of Martial Arts Academy

Sports Coach

Owner Dance School

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Football Sports Coach

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Football Sports Coach

Your pathway to an Australian University

This course is a great pathway opportunity for any student wishing to academically prepare for university as well as gaining practical preparation for the work environment.

GeSS Education in affiliation with our key RTO partner:

This qualification will be delivered by GeSS Education on behalf of our partner RTO, TOC Australia (RTO provider code 32407), under a third-party arrangement. TOC Australia will issue your qualification upon successful completion of your course. Please see Terms & Conditions within Student Handbook for further details.

Australian University partner includes:

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