Quick facts about this industry
- More than half of the workers are part-time.
- Most people do not have a qualification, but if you want to get ahead a qualification is highly recommended.
- There are slightly more men than women in this industry.
- People are generally younger than those working in other industries.
- To work in this industry you need to be physically fit and have an outgoing personality and good communication skills.
- Sports centre managers can earn between $1,000 and $1,250 per week, while most fitness instructors average between $400 and $800 per week.
School options
Ask your Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator at school for information about doing vocational education during the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), including the Training Guarantee for SACE (or equivalent) students. Visit the VET section of the SACE website for training options in:
Vocational qualifications include:
- Certificate III – Diploma in Fitness
- Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
- Certificates I – IV in Sport and Recreation
- Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management
See courses related to this industry.
University disciplines include:
- Exercise physiology
- Human movement
- Sport and recreation management
- Sport science
- Physiotherapy
Explore university courses offered in South Australia, including courses from:
For more information about university courses visit South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) or for information about student satisfaction visit Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).
Apply to study
For application information on South Australian universities and some TAFE SA courses visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
For enrolment in WorkReady vocational courses see how to enrol for training.
For more information, call the Skills and Employment Infoline on 1800 506 266.
Occupations in this industry
Sports administrators manage sports clubs or associations, including promoting their sport, obtaining corporate sponsorship and refining the rules and structure of their sport.
Fitness instructors assess, teach, train and supervise people in health and fitness clubs, gymnasiums, sports centres and community recreation organisations. They may specialise in fields such as aerobics, aqua-fitness, personal training, exercise for specific groups (such as older people), resistance training or swimming.
Key occupations
Other occupations in this industry include:
Outdoor adventure leader, lifeguard, recreation officer, sports development officer, sports officials or sportsperson.
Related industries for these occupations
Useful links
Career information has been sourced from government publications. See data sources for more information.