3422-Sports Coaches, Instructors, Officials and Other Related Associate Professionals

Tasks include:

• identifying strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams
• planning, developing and implementing training and practice sessions
• developing, planning and co-ordinating competitive schedules and programmes
• motivating and preparing athletes or teams for competitive events or games
• formulating competitive strategy, developing game plans and directing athletes and players during games or athletic events
• analysing and evaluating athletes' or teams' performances and modifying training programmes
• monitoring and analysing technique and performance, and determining how future improvements can be made
• officiating at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed
• recording lapsed time and keeping scores during events or competitions
• judging the performance of competitors, awarding points, imposing penalties for infractions and determining results
• compiling scores and other athletic records