Sporting Organisations 2025 Pay Rates (MA000082)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Sporting Organisations covers employees of sporting organisations, including coaches, administrative staff, ground staff, and program coordinators at sporting clubs, associations, and organisations. If you work at a sporting club or association (not a fitness centre), this award applies to you. It covers approximately 10,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover fitness industry workers at gyms and health clubs (Fitness Industry Award, MA000094), professional athletes (who are typically on individual contracts), or licensed club employees (Registered and Licensed Clubs Award, MA000058). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

The award has separate classification structures for clerical/administrative staff and coaching/related staff. Each stream has its own progression from entry level through to senior roles.

Key features of this award

Sporting organisations operate heavily on weekends for competitions and events. The award provides public holiday penalty rates that differ depending on whether the employee is given an extra day or part-day off in lieu.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000082 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000082. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 275% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000082:

• After 2 hours
• First 2 hours
• Ordinary Hours
• Public holiday – given extra day or part-day
• Public holiday – not given extra day or part-day

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000082 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000082 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 275%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000082 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this award cover coaches?

Yes, coaches employed by sporting organisations are covered under the coaching and related staff classification stream.

2. What about weekend sport events?

Work on weekends is common in sport. Overtime rates apply for work beyond ordinary hours, with the first 2 hours and subsequent hours attracting different rates.

3. Are ground staff at sporting clubs covered?

Ground maintenance and facility staff at sporting organisations are covered, typically under the clerical and administrative or coaching streams depending on their primary duties.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000082. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Working in sporting organisations and want to know your exact pay rate? Use our free calculator to check.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.