Industry overview
There are 68,907 people employed in occupations covered by these sectors according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The sport and outdoor recreation sectors also rely heavily on volunteers, with around 2.3 million people or 14 per cent of adults in Australia population working voluntarily in sport and physical recreation organisations.
There are a diverse set of business and organisation types in these industries. There are not-for-profit organisations including many volunteer-run organisations; local, state or federal government managed bodies; and businesses that vary greatly in size, from large corporations to small one person operations.
The sport, fitness and recreation industries plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of Australians. The positive impact they have on the health of both the population, and by extension, our economy, cannot be underestimated. As well as physical health, the industry promotes mental health of individuals and the health of society overall by building social cohesion and inclusion, especially among those who are most likely to feel the most excluded.
There are significant overlaps between these sectors and other industries, such as tourism, education and health.
There are a diverse set of business and organisation types in these industries. There are not-for-profit organisations including many volunteer-run organisations; local, state or federal government managed bodies; and businesses that vary greatly in size, from large corporations to small one person operations.
The sport, fitness and recreation industries plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of Australians. The positive impact they have on the health of both the population, and by extension, our economy, cannot be underestimated. As well as physical health, the industry promotes mental health of individuals and the health of society overall by building social cohesion and inclusion, especially among those who are most likely to feel the most excluded.
There are significant overlaps between these sectors and other industries, such as tourism, education and health.
Careers in Sport
If ever there was a list of diverse, challenging and rewarding careers, sport and sport recreation roles would be close to the top. Today, more and more people are taking part in physical activity, either for the health benefits it provides or purely for social and recreational purposes. This increase in demand means Australia needs more skilled people who are able to provide these services in a safe, fun and professional manner.
There are a diverse range of job roles too.
Yes, you could be a coach, personal trainer or lifeguard, but there are so many more options. And working in the sport fitness and recreation industry isn’t just something you do until you ‘get a real job’, it can provide a career pathway that is exciting, rewarding and dynamic.
If you are a person that enjoys physically activity, loves interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds, and enjoys helping people achieve their goals, a job in the sport, fitness and recreation industry may be for you.
We offer careers in within the following areas in sport:
There are a diverse range of job roles too.
Yes, you could be a coach, personal trainer or lifeguard, but there are so many more options. And working in the sport fitness and recreation industry isn’t just something you do until you ‘get a real job’, it can provide a career pathway that is exciting, rewarding and dynamic.
If you are a person that enjoys physically activity, loves interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds, and enjoys helping people achieve their goals, a job in the sport, fitness and recreation industry may be for you.
We offer careers in within the following areas in sport:
Careers in Fitness
Exercise professionals have typically been employed to instruct individuals and/or groups in traditional settings, such as in fitness centres or studios. However, new roles have emerged in a range of settings. They include those involved in fitness instruction, consultation and management, in community centres, sporting facilities, in the workplace, outdoors and as part of mobile services.
More than ever before exercise professionals are able to plan and extend their careers by delivering a range of services in various settings, to a larger proportion of the community.
There is also a range of specialisations in these roles to choose from, including personal trainer, gym instructor, group exercise instructor, aqua instructor, children’s instructor and older client trainer.
We offer careers in within the following areas in fitness:
More than ever before exercise professionals are able to plan and extend their careers by delivering a range of services in various settings, to a larger proportion of the community.
There is also a range of specialisations in these roles to choose from, including personal trainer, gym instructor, group exercise instructor, aqua instructor, children’s instructor and older client trainer.
We offer careers in within the following areas in fitness:
Careers in Recreation
Recreation covers community-orientated, recreational activities in a variety of settings. It includes community sport, aquatics, personal development programs and rehabilitation programs. From organising facility programs, to working for local government as a recreation officer or supervising the community pool, there and many different job roles that require a wide range of skills. Working in this sector is very rewarding if you enjoy making a difference in the community and are looking for an exciting career.
We offer careers in within the following areas in community recreation:
We offer careers in within the following areas in community recreation:
