National
| Median wages (2008) |
$28,340 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
217,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
87,000 additional employees |
27-2022.00 - Coaches and Scouts
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Sample of reported job titles:
Coach, Basketball Coach, Football Coach, Cross Country/Track and Field Coach, Volleyball Coach, Baseball Coach, Director of Athletics, Swim Coach, Golf Coach, Tennis Coach
Tasks
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and/or tours.
- Identify and recruit potential athletes, arranging and offering incentives such as athletic scholarships.
- Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
- Keep records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
- 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.
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
