Education & Training
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition.
Coaches and Scouts
Average
$51,640
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$20,330
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$38,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$84,820
ANNUAL
Coaches and Scouts
9,130
Projected job openings through 2030
Coaches and Scouts
01
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
02
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
03
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
04
Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
05
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
06
Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
07
Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
08
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
09
Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
10
Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Coaches and Scouts
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
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