Sportspersons NEC

452499 · Heavy Next-day ready

Description

This occupation group covers sportspersons not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include athletes, cricketers, cyclists, racing drivers, surfers and tennis players.

Typical work tasks

Maintains a high degree of expertise in a particular sport; attends regular practice sessions and undertakes private training to maintain the required standard of fitness; decides on strategies in consultation with coaches; assesses other competitors and conditions at venues; competes in sporting events; adheres to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport; undertakes sports promotional activities and television appearances.

Typical work environment

Employees work outside or inside as the sport they participate in requires. However participants, who predominantly work outside, may utilise indoor training facilities such as gyms or other indoor facilities.
Works outside in weather conditions suitable to the sport in question.
Indoor work areas are generally adequately heated and ventilated.

Typical physical and mental demands

Light to heavy physical demand.
Frequently stands, walks and runs as the sport requires and to develop fitness.
Employees frequently sit when analysing past performances and working on strategies.
Stretching or reaching is likely to be required when playing and warming up or down prior to or after a game.
Squatting or crouching is likely to be occasional to frequent.
Contact with water and/or skin irritants will vary depending on the sport.
Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be required frequently.
Lifting, pulling or carrying is not a significant component of the job unless the specific sport requires it.
Bending is likely to be required occasionally to frequently depending on the sport.
Repetitive movements are likely to be required.
Use of hand-held objects will include a range of sporting equipment.
Mental skills necessary include understanding of the rules and regulations of the sport being participated in, communication and organisational skills.

Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration Licence may be required

ANZSCO skill level 3

Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Catch-all sportsperson: experience/training entry, any registration sport-specific not universal; next-day ready holds.

Entry Requirements

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.
Registration or licensing is required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.