Certificate III in Sport and Recreation.

Become a Sport & Recreation Officer.

Start your career in the sport and recreation industry with a SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

If you’re interested in planning, operating and management in the wider realm of sport and fitness, start your career with the SIS30115 Certificate III in Sports and Recreation.

Whether it’s maintaining sporting grounds, working in a customer service position or operational and customer support positions within Sport and Recreation industries, the SIS30115 Certificate III in Sports and Recreation will equip you to work competently across a range of activities and functions, in a range of operational and customer support positions.

Throughout this qualification, you will learn how to work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments, plan and conduct programs, organise schedules and use social media tools for collaboration and engagement for your sport or recreational facility. To be able to work hands-on in the sport and recreation industry, you will also learn how to maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities and conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreational sessions.

This nationally accredited qualification is delivered online, via our learning management platform, my eCampus. Combined with support via our team of education professionals, you are equipped with the tools needed to start your career in sport and recreation.

Once attained, the SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation can be your stepping stone to further education, with qualifications like the Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management. 

Course Outcomes

Once you’ve completed your SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation, you’ll be able to apply a broad range of competencies in varied work contexts using your discretion, judgement and theoretical knowledge. You may also provide technical advice and support to a team. It will allow you to gain employment as:

Activity Operation Officer

Plan, review and implement sporting programs and hands-on activities specific to your sport or recreation environment, including the encouragement and assistance in group participation.

Recreation Officer

Organise a range of recreational activities and programs for organisations including schools, fitness facilities, community recreation facilities and youth centres.

Sport and Recreation Attendant

Provide a variety of duties in a sport and recreation environment, including equipment hire, ensure the health and safety of guests and patrons, and undertaking administration duties.

Leisure Service Officer

Assist and supervise visitors in a leisure centre-style environment, and take on a variety of administration, maintenance and customer-service duties.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with updates due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version before 11 December 2023 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Careers Advisor on 1300 616 180.