If you want a career that will keep you active, the sports and recreation industry is for you! The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation qualification can set you up to work as a pool lifeguard; adventure guide; swimming instructor; sports & rec officer; sports coach; gym assistant and more!
This course is perfect for sport and recreation jobs at fitness centres, sporting grounds, and recreation centres to name just a few. You'll learn how to plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions; and can choose elective units including sports administration; recreation specialties; retail sports; coaching, or events.
From here, you can go on to further study and qualifications to grow your career in this exciting field.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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This qualification is designed for individuals who provide assistance in delivering sport and recreation activities, as well as performing basic maintenance duties and interacting with customers. They carry out their tasks under direct supervision and mostly handle routine tasks.
Completing this qualification opens up various job opportunities in the sports, aquatic and recreation sectors, including commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification allows individuals to develop basic functional knowledge and skills for work in customer contact positions in the sport or community recreation industry. These individuals are competent in a range of administrative activities and functions within a team and under supervision. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks using practical skills and basic sport and recreation industry knowledge. They work in locations such as sport and recreation facilities, leisure and aquatic centres assisting with the conduct of recreation activities, and facility maintenance and operations.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.