Occupation: Coaches and Scouts

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. 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 certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

27-2022.00 | 27 tasks | 10 job titles
Reported Job Titles (10)
  • Baseball Coach
  • Basketball Coach
  • Coach
  • Cross Country Coach
  • Football Coach
  • Gymnastics Coach
  • Soccer Coach
  • Softball Coach
  • Track and Field Coach
  • Volleyball Coach
Core Tasks (17)
  • Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
  • Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
  • Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
  • 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.
  • Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
  • Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
  • Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
  • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
  • Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
  • Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
  • Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
  • Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
  • Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
  • Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
  • Perform activities that support a team or a specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives, and appearing at fundraising events.
Supplemental Tasks (10)
  • Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
  • Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
  • Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.
  • Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.
  • Teach instructional courses and advise students.
  • Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.
  • Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
  • Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
  • File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
  • Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.