This unit applies to those who work as assistants with limited responsibility in a range of roles and settings across the sport and recreation sector. This may include those working as assistants in after school or holiday care programs in a range of locations and settings.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assist in planning recreation games.

1.1. Confirm participant group and characteristics with appropriate personnel.

1.2. Offer suggestions which are appropriate for the participants and support the aims of the recreation games according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.3. Identify and select recreation games in consultation with appropriate personnel to encourage maximum participation and enjoyment of participants.

1.4. Clarify game requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel.

1.5. Plan recreation games appropriate to the abilities and needs of participants according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.6. Check and confirm suggested recreation games with a responsible person according to organisational policies and procedures.

2. Assist with the conduct of recreation games.

2.1. Communicate information required to safely participate in the session according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Carry out allocated tasks promptly, efficiently and as directed.

2.3. Respond to participant queries according to own level of responsibility.

2.4. Monitor participants' performance in consultation with a responsible person.

2.5. Report problems in participant behaviour to responsible person as required.

2.6. Seek participant feedback and identify further needs.

3. Assist in the evaluation of the recreation games.

3.1. Provide personal feedback on the outcomes of the recreation games to appropriate staff.

3.2. Convey participant feedback on the recreation games to appropriate staff.

3.3. Review own work performance and identify potential improvements.

Required skills

communication skills to:

offer suggestions during planning for the recreation games

confirm arrangements with responsible staff

interact with participants and colleagues to clarify client requirements

convey information about the session

seek and convey feedback from participants

problem-solving skills to:

select and plan recreational games to suit participants' interests and abilities

identify and report problems related to activities

implement contingencies for situations arising beyond area or responsibility

planning and organisational skills to confirm arrangements with the responsible person

self-management skills to:

recognise and act within boundaries of role and responsibilities

review and evaluate session outcomes in relation to personal performance

teamwork skills to liaise with appropriate staff to carry out allocated tasks

literacy and numeracy skills to interpret and seek clarification on recreational games requirements such as rules and regulations.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that:

enable the safe and non-discriminatory conduct of recreation games

ensure compliance with roles and responsibilities of staff working in an assisting role

potential hazards associated with the games to ensure safe conduct of the session

techniques and skills appropriate to different recreation games to ensure participant needs are met according to their abilities

techniques to motivate participants to interact and participate in recreation games

information sources to access information about the requirements of recreation games.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

identifies, confirms and carries out assigned duties according to own level of responsibility and refers tasks outside own level to appropriate personnel

carries out allocated tasks responsibly and in a non-discriminatory manner according to instructions of responsible person and reports any difficulties to the appropriate personnel

clarifies and conveys information about essential aspects of the games to assist and encourage participants to fully participate in the recreation games

contributes to the evaluation of the recreation games and suggests how they could be improved and reflects on own work performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in the planning and conduct of multiple recreation games or sessions to enable the candidate to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

sport and recreation environments, venues or facilities that reflect local requirements

participants with varying needs

responsible staff or appropriate personnel

information about recreation games

legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to the conduct of recreation games.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of the candidate interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe participation in recreation games and assisting in delivery, supervision and evaluation of games according to own level of responsibility

observation of candidate dealing with contingencies such as situations arising beyond area or responsibility

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and skills appropriate to different recreation games

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISXCAI303A Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions.

Guidance information for assessment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Participant group may include:

experienced

inexperienced

adults

children.

Characteristics may include:

needs and interests

numbers

age and gender

previous experience

special requirements.

Appropriate personnel may include:

coordinator

supervisor

manager.

Suggestions may include:

type of games

content of games

methods of working with participants

timing and sequencing of games.

Aims of the recreation games may include:

participation

confidence

motivation

self-improvement

fitness

lifestyle adjustment.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

equal opportunity

privacy

working with children.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

communication protocols

roles and responsibilities

duty of care

reporting channels.

Recreation games may include:

competitive

non-competitive

traditional

cultural activities

individual or group.

Game requirements may include:

safety

rules and regulations

resources

scheduling.

Information may include:

game requirements

expected behaviour

clothing and footwear

hydration

instructions

potential hazards.

Allocated tasks may include:

providing access to facilities or recreation areas

providing advance information to participants

organising refreshments.

Problems may include:

aggressive or unacceptable behaviour

inappropriateness of game type or duration

participant injury.

Unit sector

Community Recreation

This unit contains employability skills.