Organises, controls and promotes the activities, facilities and resources of a fitness centre. May coach, instruct and train clients.

Skill Level

2

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Fitness Centre Manager is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Three pathways for skills assessment by SSSI
  • Pathway A – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
  • Pathway B – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
  • Pathway C – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level without a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years;
• Note: For pre-qualification employment (if all of your employment is before your qualification assessed at the AQF bachelor degree level), five years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.

organise, control and promote the activities, facilities and resources of amusement, fitness and sports centres.

Tasks

• planning and organising the range and mix of entertainment, attractions, amusement machines and fitness programs to be offered by the centre
• organising publicity to promote facilities and attract clients
• scheduling games and competitions
• selecting, training and supervising staff
• ensuring facilities are properly maintained and conform to safety standards
• may undertake coaching, fitness instruction and training of clients
• may plan and organise catering facilities

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• 149111 Amusement Centre Manager
• 149112 Fitness Centre Manager
• 149113 Sports Centre Manager