OSCA occupation

OSCA 462431: Basketball Coach

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in basketball by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. This record sits in Sports Coaches and Outdoor Adventure Guides. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 4 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in basketball by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
4
Major group
4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-major group
46 Personal Service, Sports and Fitness Workers
Minor group
462 Sports and Fitness Workers
Unit group
4624 Sports Coaches and Outdoor Adventure Guides

Tasks

  • Plans and organises basketball training sessions
  • Plans and directs basketball strategies, develops play patterns, analyses game progress, calls time-outs, and motivates and instructs players
  • Manages player rotations to ensure optimal performance and rest periods
  • Conducts post-game analysis of play, evaluates performances and makes changes in strategy

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

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Compare OSCA 462431 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code462431 Basketball Coach462432 Diving Instructor (Open Water)462433 Football Coach
Official role definitionCoaches, trains and instructs participants in basketball by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.Trains and instructs recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety and the correct use of diving equipment.Coaches, trains and instructs participants in football by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.
Skill levelSkill Level 4Skill Level 3Skill Level 4
Key tasks
  • Plans and organises basketball training sessions
  • Plans and directs basketball strategies, develops play patterns, analyses game progress, calls time-outs, and motivates and instructs players
  • Manages player rotations to ensure optimal performance and rest periods
  • Conducts post-game analysis of play, evaluates performances and makes changes in strategy
  • Trains and instructs open water diving students on diving techniques, safety procedures and the proper use of diving equipment
  • Demonstrates and explains diving skills and techniques to students
  • Provides guidance and supervision to students during open water dives
  • Assesses, evaluates and provides feedback on students' diving skills
  • Plans and organises football training sessions
  • Develops training programs to improve football skills, monitors progress and makes adjustments as required
  • Demonstrates football skills such as kicking, passing, shooting and tackling, and corrects form
  • Plans and directs football strategies, develops play patterns, analyses game progress and motivates and instructs players

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 462431 do?

Basketball Coach is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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