Dual Diploma of Sport (Coaching) / Diploma of Leadership and Management

Dual Diploma of Sport (Coaching) / Diploma of Leadership and Management (19 units)

Course Snapshot:

Intake Period: 

Week Commencing 25 January 2027

Duration: 

12 Months

Face-To-Face Learning Days: 

x2 In-Person Days per Week (Mondays & Tuesdays: 9am to 4pm)

Work Experience Hours: 

Up to 100 Hours at the Parramatta Eels

Guest Speaker Sessions: 

Up to 16 Sessions with Parramatta Eels Staff

Course Overview

What does this course focus on?

In this Diploma of Sport (Coaching), you’ll learn how to develop and deliver high-performance coaching programs within a professional sporting context. You'll learn how to:

• Coordinate health and wellness programs.

• Apply sport psychology principles to your programs.

• Utilise emotional intelligence to maximise outcomes.

In the Diploma of Leadership and Management, you’ll build the leadership, communication and decision-making skills required to drive initiatives within a professional sporting context. You’ll learn how to:

• Work with different stakeholders.

• Effectively manage people and teams.

• Contribute to operational plans that fuel growth.

What can I do when I’ve completed this dual diploma?

By undertaking both qualifications, you’ll develop a complementary skillset across coaching and leadership that may support employment opportunities across:

• Game Development - Contribute to the growth of Rugby League and other sports by supporting grassroots, school or community programs.

• Fan Engagement - Support people-focused initiatives that drive positive experiences for fans, members and stakeholders of the Club.

• Pathways Programs - Assist with the development of junior-rep teams and competitions across Rugby League and other sports.

This course may also provide a pathway into further university study in areas such as:

• Business

• Commerce

• Sport Management

• Event Management

• Exercise Science

TAFE Queensland, through its network of partner universities, may provide articulation pathways that students can utilise to seek credit towards certain Bachelor degrees, with the potential to receive up to one year of advanced standing, subject to university entry requirements and approval.