Recreation Officer (QLD)

Education and Training:

To become a recreation officer you usually have to complete a qualification in sport and recreation, sports administration/management, human movement/physical education, event management or a related field. Entry to certificate courses usually requires at least Year 10. Entry to diploma courses usually requires completion of Year 12. To get into degree courses you usually need to gain your QCE. Contact the institutions you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Relevant courses are widely available at universities, TAFE institutes and other Registered Training Organisations in Queensland. Costs, duration and entry requirements may vary between courses.

You can also become a recreation officer through a traineeship in Community Recreation, Outdoor Recreation or Sport and Recreation. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Recreation officers manage and coordinate a variety of organisations, programs and facilities. They may be employed by government authorities, community organisations, schools, commercial organisations such as health and fitness agencies, outdoor recreation or adventure recreation organisations and sports associations. Leisure management is a growth area and people with management or marketing qualifications are sought after.