Sports & Fitness Industry
Employment Pathways

Do you want to learn about the variety of jobs in transport and logistics — from trains, planes, and ferries to warehouses, deliveries, and operations?

Duration
2 days/week
(20 weeks)
Day
Thursday & Friday
Time
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Download Program Overview
Semester 1, 2025
Sports & Fitness
Stadium Tours
Event Meal Preparation
Wellness
Gym Equipment
Field Trips
Media &
Commentary
Coaching

What You'll Learn

You’ll build skills in coaching, fitness, teamwork, and athlete support through active sessions and practical workshops.

Real-World Connections

You’ll meet coaches, trainers, and sports organisations, with potential micro-credentials or sport-focused experiences.

Who This Is For

Perfect for participants who enjoy being active, working with people, and exploring fitness or sport-related careers.

Sports & Technique
Field Trips
Gym Equipment
Coaching
Wellness
Stadium Tours
Media & Commentary

Designed for your future

This program has been uniquely designed by Co-Hive educators with guidance from coaches, trainers, and sports organisations.

It is not a certified course, but an active pathway for young adults interested in sport, coaching, or fitness careers.

Co-Hive Learning Journey

Module 1

Build Core Skills

Industry Knowledge & Skills: Learn about jobs in coaching, recreation, fitness, nutrition, and sports administration — what’s involved, what skills you’ll need, and where each role can lead.

Technology & Innovation: Discover how AI, wearable tech, gym equipment, and nutrition apps are changing the way we play, train, and stay healthy.

Financial Literacy: Understand pay rates, contracts, and budgeting for casual or freelance work in sport and fitness.

Module 2

Prepare for Employment

Volunteer and Community:  Volunteer at events, fun runs, or local leisure centres while learning from others how volunteering can lead to employment and connection.

Project: Plan and deliver a large scale Community Sports Event with Special Olympics NSW, from start to finish.

Industry Insights & Excursions: Visit gyms, sporting venues, and apparel companies to see inclusion, technology, and teamwork in action.

Work Experience & Workplace Confidence: Support coaches in the Special Olympics NSW Inclusive Sport in Schools program by helping plan, adapt, and lead activities. Build professionalism, teamwork, and confidence while learning to handle challenges in a variety local sporting environments.

Module 3

Explore Future Pathways

Open Employment: Explore employment opportunities in coaching, recreation programs, community sport, and fitness roles, as well as options for small sport-based businesses. Co-Hive will support you with résumé building, applications, interviews, and developing the skills needed to succeed in sport and fitness settings.

Tertiary Education: Visit sport, fitness, & coaching training providers to learn about study options & recognised qualifications in the field.

Your Journey to Success at Co-Hive

Enrol into Program
Gain Skills
Build Experience
Develop Confidence
Achieve Your Goals

Co-Hive Employment Pathways Stages

Stage 1
Build Employment Skills
Stage 2
Unpaid Work Experience
Stage 3
Paid Work Placement
Stage 4
Gain Employment
Stage 5
Maintain Employment

Co-Hive Employment Pathways Stages

Stage 1
Build Employment Skills
Stage 2
Unpaid Work Experience
Stage 4
Gain Employment
Stage 3
Paid Work Placement
Stage 5
Maintain Employment

Co-Hive Employment Pathways Stages

Stage 1
Build Employment Skills
Stage 2
Unpaid Work Experience
Stage 3
Paid Work Placement
Stage 4
Gain Employment
Stage 5
Maintain Employment

Your Journey to Success at Co-Hive

Enrol into Program
Gain Skills
Build Experience
Develop Confidence
Achieve Your Goals

Hear from our participants

Get In Touch

"Visiting the Pilates studio, going surfing and trying tennis helped me connect the theory to real skills and technique, and it made everything we learnt in class make a lot more sense.”

Nicky, Participant

From Sports & Fitness Pathways

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Learning how to lead sessions and promote inclusion showed me that sport isn’t just about playing but about supporting people of all abilities, which is a pathway I’m going to keep exploring."

Will, Participant

From Sports & Fitness Pathways

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This program has made me realise how many different jobs exist in the sports industry, and it’s made me think about doing further training in coaching or personal fitness.”

Tristan, Participant

From Sports & Fitness Pathways

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The program helped me learn more about the sports industry and the many jobs beyond being a sports person. Visiting Allianz Stadium showed me what goes on behind the scenes in professional sports.”

Riley, Participant

From Sports & Fitness Pathways

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get Started With Co-Hive Care