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 * //__ Sports Coach/Official __//**
 * 1) What would I come to expect from this job?
 * 2) Is the pay good enough to live off?
 * 3) Would this job be something I would like to do for a long period?

__//** About This Job **//__ Being a Sports Coach/Official involves helping athletes and Teams by either teaching or improving their skills. Being a Sports Coach/Official the Pay varies depending on the sport, the position, and the region they work in. Useful school subjects for the job are Biology and Physical Education and just over 5,000 people did this jobs last year. __//** The Tasks And Duties Include **//__
 * helping athletes learn the skills, rules and tactics of a sport
 * motivating teams or individuals
 * organising practice sessions and develop training programmes and drills
 * identifying and encourage talented players
 * selecting players for teams and events
 * refereeing, umpiring and keeping time for sports competitions or games
 * judging and awarding points in sports competitions
 * ensuring safety of players
 * looking after equipment and ensure players use it correctly.

__//** Skills And Knowledges **//__ __//** Personal And Physical Qualities **//__ For this job you will have to be physically capable and know what you are talking about, also it would help if you have previously played or done that sport.
 * skills, rules and tactics of the sport they coach or officiate
 * coaching and teaching techniques that support athlete learning and development
 * how different weather conditions could affect an event, or an athlete's performance
 * sport science and first aid.

__//** Secondary Education **//__ There are no specific secondary educational requirements, though NCEA Level 1 is recommended. Useful subjects include physical education, food and nutrition, maths, information technology and English.

__//** Tertiary Education **//__ There are no specific courses but related courses, such as Human movement and sports science, sport and recreation activities and sports coaching, playing officiating and instructing. With no qualifications.

__//** Useful Experience **//__
 * participating in sport at a competitive level
 * work as an assistant or volunteer coach or official
 * teaching
 * work in sports administration.

__//** Working Conditions **//__
 * may work long and irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
 * work at indoor sports facilities such as gymnasiums and sport centres, and outdoors in all weather conditions on rugby fields, golf courses, cricket fields, race tracks, swimming pools, and other outdoor sports areas
 * may work in stressful conditions
 * may travel around New Zealand and overseas to events and competitions.

__//** Hours And Contact With People **//__ You May work long and irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. And you will motivate and help individuals and teach them your skills and knowledge.

__//** Pay And Progression **//__
 * The starting rate for a sports coach working on a casual, part-time basis is $15 to $25 an hour.
 * Entry-level, full-time sports coaches can earn $31,000 a year or more.
 * With more experience or coaching qualifications, sports coaches can earn up to $80,000.
 * With further experience and coaching success, sports coaches may work as regional or national coaches, and can earn more than $80,000. A car and performance bonuses may be included for senior coaching roles

__//** Related Jobs **//__ Some related jobs include Fitness Instructer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructer and a Professional Sportsperson.

In conclusion I find I would enjoy working towards making individuals and teams better at a sporting code but I wouldn't enjoy the irregular hours that comes with it. I would rate my interest in the job quite high as I love things that involve sport. This job would match my skills as I have played sport my whole life and I am very interested in it. I would need to develope on my knowledge of the sport and athletes. As I get more into this job the pay increases with specific bonuses meaning a better lifestyle and I would have to work hard to get better.
 * //__ Conclusion __//**

__//**Sources**//__
 * 1) www.careers.govt.nz
 * 2) www.fire.org.nz
 * 3) [|www.woodcareers.co.nz]