Ways to get practical experience
As the sport and recreation industry is extremely competitive, it is important to gain as much practical experience as possible while you are studying.
Not only does it look great on
your CV, it provides you with the skills and contacts within the industry that
can't be gained in a formal setting. The amount of practical experience you
have as held in as high a regard as the scores attained from education.
Through this page, you'll be able to quickly and easily find out opportunities that exist in the sport and recreation industry, as well as discover organisations you can volunteer at to increase your knowledge and skills.
Don't be discouraged! This page is also for those who don't know what they want to do just yet!
It is important that when you contact prospective employers at the organisations listed to:
Send an email
saying who you are, that you are interested in possible work experience
opportunities, and why you are interested in working there. A Resume or CV
should be attached. (If you know them directly, contact them by phone).- If they have not replied within a week, it is vital to give them a follow-up call.
- Remember, there are many ways to get in touch with a host agency:
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TelephoneMake contactand talk to someone. |
Email through your resume and what your intersteds. |
Visit personallyMeet face to face and engage them personally. |
Visit their websiteTo find more people to contact. |
Be proactive! Good luck!
What area/s would you like to work in?
- Sport
- Community Recreation
- Outdoor Recreation
- Fitness
- Aquatics
- Media
Unsure? See the career guide.
Careers in sport and recreation
A comprehensive overview of the careers and courses available in Western Australia.
Where can I get experience?
Get in contact the organisations below to get a head-start!
Below is your interactive address book to contact the relevant organisations about gaining experience in the industry. Click on the address book heading to see the organisations' contact details.
Volunteering WA
City West Lotteries House City West Lotteries House WEST PERTH WA 6005
08 9482 4333
08 9482 4334
www.volunteeringwa.org.auWA Sports Federation
Mike Allenby
PresidentWA Sports Lotteries House, Stephenson Avenue MOUNT CLAREMONT WA 6010
PO Box 57 MOUNT CLAREMONT WA 601008 9387 810008 9387 8018
info@wasportsfed.asn.auwww.wassportsfed.asn.auParks and Leisure Australia
Jan Grimoldby Executive OfficerPO Box 6178 CLAREMONT WA 601008 9384 0311
0411 744 270plawa@parksleisure.com.auwww.parksleisure.com.auOutdoors WA
Jacquie BerkhoutExecutive OfficerPO Box 2408 08 9248 667708 9248 57990466 910 141executiveofficer@outdoorswa.orgwww.outdoorswa.orgFitness Australia
LIWA - Aquatics
Jeff FondacaroPresident LIWA AquaticsPO Box 726 HILLARYS WA 602508 9273 608008 9304 47020415 232 096info@liwaaquatics.net.auwww.liwaaquatics.net.au
Other organisations to contact
Also see the Sport and Recreation Directory and check out some other organisations:
Media directory
A list of media contacts for sport and recreation organisations.
Local government directory
A list of local government contacts in Western Australia.
Sport and recreation associations directory
A list of sports associations.
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