Ski instructor

Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional athletes to improve performance, encourage participation in sport, and organise and officiate sporting events in accordance with established rules.

• identifying the strengths and weaknesses of athletes and teams;
• planning, developing and implementing training sessions and practices;
• developing, planning and coordinating competition schedules and programmes;
• motivating and preparing athletes and teams for competitions or games;
• formulating competitive strategies, developing game plans and directing athletes and teams during competitions;
• analysing and evaluating the performance of athletes or teams and modifying training programmes;
• monitoring and analysing technical skills and performance and identifying ways of future improvement;
• officiating sporting events and competitions, ensuring compliance with sports rules and safety regulations;
• keeping track of time and scores in sporting events and competitions;
• judging competitors' performance, awarding points, imposing penalties for infringements and determining results;
• compiling data on athletes' results and performance.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Coach
• Referee, sports
• Ski instructor
• Official, sports organisation
• Instructor, swimming