ANZSCO 149113
Sports Centre Manager
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Organises, controls and promotes the activities, facilities and resources of a sports centre.
Specialisations
- Aquatic Centre Manager
- Golf Course Manager
- Indoor Sports Centre Manager
- Squash Centre Manager
- Stadium Manager
- Tennis Centre Manager
- Ten Pin Bowling Centre Manager
Unit group 1491
Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers
Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers organise, control and promote the activities, facilities and resources of amusement, fitness and sports centres.
Indicative skill level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand
- NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks include
- Planning and organising the range and mix of entertainment, attractions, amusement machines and fitness programs to be offered by the centre
- Organising publicity to promote facilities and attract clients
- Scheduling games and competitions
- Selecting, training and supervising staff
- Ensuring facilities are properly maintained and conform to safety standards
- May undertake coaching, fitness instruction and training of clients
Show all 7 tasks
- May plan and organise catering facilities
Occupations in this unit group
- 149111 Amusement Centre Manager
- 149112 Fitness Centre Manager
- 149113 Sports Centre ManagerThis occupation
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Sports Centre Manager, skill level 2
- Major group
- 1 Managers
- Sub-major group
- 14 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers
- Minor group
- 149 Miscellaneous Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers
- Unit group
- 1491 Amusement, Fitness and Sports Centre Managers
The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- No Shortage
- Confidence
- Clear
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Possible visa options
Visas that Sports Centre Manager may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).
| Visa | Stay | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL | CSOL | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated | — | Not on MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 4 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | Temporary (Up to 2 years) | Not on MLTSSL | Not on STSOL | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/050, s 6 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream | Temporary (5 years) | Not on MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/219, s 5(1) |
✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 1491 Amusement, fitness and sports centre managers (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $1,490.50 | 41.6 |
| Males | $1,503.20 | 39.0 |
| Females | $1,468.70 | 46.1 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
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Scan to get the appSource: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation