Recreation Officer / Recreation Coordinator
ANZSCO Code: 272612
A recreation officer or coordinator is a professional who develops, implements, and oversees recreational programs and activities aimed at improving people’s physical, social, and mental well-being in a community. These positions are usually found in community centers, schools, parks, recreation departments, or commercial recreation companies. Plans, organizes, and oversees recreation programs and facilities through local government agencies, educational institutions, religious organizations, and youth groups.
Occupation description
Planned, organized, and supervised recreational facilities and programs in collaboration with local government agencies, educational institutions, religious organizations, and youth groups.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Recreation Adviser
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- School Teacher (Sports)
- Physical Education Teacher
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.
Group Allocation
VETASSESS Group B occupation: Recreation Officer
A bachelor’s degree or higher that is deemed equivalent to the educational level of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or experience in a related subject is required for this career.
Candidates must have met at least one of the four requirements listed below (1–4):
Extra credentials in a highly applicable topic of study correspond to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree or
- AQF Graduate Diploma
Bachelor’s degree or higher degree includes:
- AQF Master’s Degree or
- AQF Doctoral Degree
Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week)
- A minimum of 1-3 years of highly relevant work experience at an appropriate skill level in the designated occupation was obtained five years before the application date for a skills assessment.
- 4 A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience is required, consisting of five years of relevant work (which may have yet to be finished in the past five years) and at least one year of highly relevant work completed in the five years before application.
Assume that employment takes place before obtaining the necessary degree of certification. If so, the candidate must have completed at least a year’s highly relevant work with sufficient expertise during the previous five years. The last five pre-qualification years may have occurred throughout the preceding ten years. A positive assessment of the duration of employment and level of qualification is required for the Skills Assessment to be concluded favorably.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Qualification
- This occupation requires a qualification in Sport and Recreation (Leisure) Activities.
- This includes qualifications assessed at the AQF Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include:
- Coordinating neighborhood athletic, cultural, and leisure events and activities, including gatherings, hobby courses, neighborhood art projects, and athletic competitions.
Employment information
Employment opportunities for recreation officers and coordinators include local government agencies, community organizations, schools, commercial businesses, outdoor recreation, health and fitness centers, and sports associations. They might be employed as planners, consultants, researchers, youth leaders, outdoor activity leaders, community centers, recreation centers, or sports complex managers.
How to apply
1. Find
Find the VETASSESS occupation that best matches your abilities and experience.
2. Match
Match your skills and experience to your chosen occupation.
3. Prepare
Get ready to apply by preparing all the information and documents you need.
4. Apply
Apply online when you’re ready. If you’re still unsure, skills assessment support is available when you need it.
Pricing Plan
NORMAL PLAN
25 WORKING DAYS
$600
✅ Documentation help
✅ Reference letter writing
✅ Lodgment help
✅ Guidance through the process
✅ Review of the documents
ROYAL PLAN
17 WORKING DAYS
$1200
✅ Documentation help
✅ Reference letter writing
✅ Lodgment help
✅ Guidance through the process
✅ Review of the documents
COMBO PLAN
22 WORKING DAYS
$800
✅ Documentation help
✅ Reference letter writing
✅ Lodgment help
✅ Guidance through the process
✅ Review of the documents