Introduction

The Waikato Institute for Leisure & Sport Studies (known as WILSS, pronounced 'WILLS') has been delivering education in the Waikato region for past 18 years.  We are a charitable training provider registered with NZQA offering a range of programmes designed to enhance personal development and increase participants' contribution to sport and leisure.

Programmes include:
       SPORT            
           - National Certificate in Sport - majoring in either Coaching or Administration
           - SMART Coach
           - National Sports Awards
           - Waikato Academy for Young Achievers
           - Club development programmes

       SCHOOLS
            - Looking2Lead - proudly supported by the Perry Foundation
           - WYLD (Waikato Young Leaders Day)
           - Team Captains
           - Leadership Development
           -  Headzup Day for senior heads of school
           -  Learning for Sustainability - proudly supported by the Global Education Fund NZAID

       COMMUNITY / WORKPLACE
           - Community Leadership
           - Thriving on a Shoe String
           - Holiday Programme Training
           - LiveLarge Holiday Programme
           - Work Confidence Programmes
           - Workplace Training

Our programmes can start or continue you on the pathway towards paid positions within different industries, or inspire you towards further tertiary study.  We have strong relationships with other key organisations within the sport and recreation industry to ensure that  you will benefit from industry experience, practical skill application and develop employment networks. This will ultimately ensure you are more qualified for your current position or make your next step even easier.