Creative & Media
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.
Median salary
$45,920
Typical range
$27k – $94k
Job outlook
+6% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree
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Coaches and Scouts Intern
Internship
$36,000
~4 mos to advance
Junior Coaches and Scouts
Entry / Junior
$27,490
~2 yrs to advance
Coaches and Scouts
Established
$45,920
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Coaches and Scouts
Senior
$69,950
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Key skills
A typical day
- •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.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Creative & Media
Explore all- University of Southern California12% admit · $86,000 grad pay
- New York University12% admit · $84,000 grad pay
- Northwestern University7% admit · $95,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
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