What Do Coaches and Scouts Do?

Example of a Coach or Scout Job 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.

Life As a Coach or Scout

• Evaluate athletes’ skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
• Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
• Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
• Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• 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.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Coach or Scout?

When polled, Coaches and Scouts say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Types of Coach or Scout Jobs

• Diving Coach
• Martial Arts Instructor
• Ski Instructor
• Karate Instructor
• Gymnasium Teacher

Job Outlook for Coaches and Scouts

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 276,100 jobs in the United States for Coaches and Scouts.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.9% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 35,700 new jobs for Coaches and Scouts by 2026. There will be an estimated 42,100 positions for Coach or Scout per year.

The states with the most job growth for Coaches and Scouts are California, Texas, and New York.

Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Alaska, or District of Columbia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Coach or Scout Salary

The typical yearly salary for Coaches and Scouts is somewhere between $18,970 and $77,880. The median salary for this occupation is $33,780.

How much do Coaches and Scouts make in different U.S. states?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
District of Columbia	$66,650
New York	$56,320
Louisiana	$55,210
Texas	$51,800
New Jersey	$51,290
Mississippi	$51,120
South Carolina	$50,250
Massachusetts	$50,200
Arizona	$49,600
West Virginia	$48,160
Arkansas	$47,560
Michigan	$47,430
Tennessee	$46,940
North Carolina	$46,420
Rhode Island	$46,410
Alaska	$45,740
Florida	$45,710
California	$45,600
Georgia	$45,510
Minnesota	$45,120
Alabama	$44,030
Maryland	$43,790
Wyoming	$43,730
Washington	$43,420
Oklahoma	$42,360
Virginia	$42,340
Missouri	$42,130
Hawaii	$41,840
Connecticut	$41,820
Pennsylvania	$41,820
Oregon	$41,490
Nebraska	$40,870
Delaware	$40,190
Ohio	$40,110
New Hampshire	$39,880
Illinois	$38,760
Kentucky	$38,740
Colorado	$38,470
Utah	$37,230
Indiana	$36,540
Vermont	$36,280
Nevada	$35,870
Kansas	$35,390
South Dakota	$34,370
North Dakota	$32,230
Wisconsin	$31,930
Iowa	$30,960
Idaho	$29,470
Maine	$27,900
Montana	$27,580

Tools & Technologies Used by Coaches and Scouts

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Coaches and Scouts:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• YouTube
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office
• Google Drive
• Facebook
• Microsoft Outlook
• C++
• Google Docs

Becoming a Coach or Scout

What education or degrees do I need to become a Coach or Scout?

What work experience do I need to become a Coach or Scout?

Who Employs Coaches and Scouts?

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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