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Community Coach

A Community Coach trains participants, improves techniques, promotes sports, and develops performance, requiring leadership, communication, and analysis skills.

How do I become a community coach

Get qualified to work as a community coach with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Community Coach generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen a drop in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 40,200 people working as a Community Coach in Australia and this number is expected to rise to 43,700 by 2025. Community Coaches may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Community Coach interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Sports Coaching. This course covers a range of topics including first aid and safety, injury prevention strategies, selection policies and procedures, maintaining sports equipment and conflict negotiation. You may also gain sport-specific coaching skills in basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis and equestrian sports.

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Further reading

How to start a career in community management

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Most popular sport courses

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Most popular community services courses

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Community Coach careers

A Community Coach performs training duties at community sports activities. You might work with participants with a range of abilities to improve their technique and develop their performance. Community Coaches might encourage participation in physical activity and promote sporting activities and events.

Community Coaches should be physically fit and have strong skills in their chosen sport or activity. It’s important you have good leadership skills and can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. Community Coaches must be able to analyse player performance and come up with strategies to suit individual participants.