OSCA occupation

462435 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor

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

Major group: 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Unit group: 4624 Sports Coaches and Outdoor Adventure Guides
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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ANZSCO 452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

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

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
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

Assesses participants' riding abilities and develops individualised training programs
Selects and prepares suitable horses based on competencies of participants
Teaches participants proper riding techniques through demonstration and explanation of horse riding skills
Monitors participants' progress and provides feedback and guidance for improvement, keeping a record of participants' progress
Ensures safety of participants during horse riding activities
Assists participants in grooming, saddling and caring for horses
Organises and supervises horse riding competitions and events

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

Comparison point	Current code462435 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor	462431 Basketball Coach	462432 Diving Instructor (Open Water)
Official role definition	Coaches, trains and instructs participants in horse riding by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.	Coaches, 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.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Assesses participants' riding abilities and develops individualised training programs Selects and prepares suitable horses based on competencies of participants Teaches participants proper riding techniques through demonstration and explanation of horse riding skills Monitors participants' progress and provides feedback and guidance for improvement, keeping a record of participants' progress	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

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

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