COACH

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Coaches teach amateur and professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport.

Education/Training Although there is no specific education requirement, head coaches at public

secondary schools and sports instructors at all levels usually must have a bachelor's degree.

For high school coaching and sports instructor jobs, schools usually prefer, and are sometimes required, to hire teachers to take on these part-time jobs. If no suitable teacher is found, schools hire a qualified candidate from outside the school.

College coaches must usually have a bachelor’s degree. Degree programs specifically related to coaching include exercise and sports science, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, and sports medicine. Some entry-level positions for coaches or instructors require only experience from participating in the sport or activity.

Scouting jobs often require experience playing a sport at the college or professional level. This familiarity makes it possible to spot young players who have exceptional athletic ability and skills.

Most scouts begin working as part-time talent spotters in a particular area or region.

Salary

The average pay for a coach a year is 28,340.

Attributes and Abilities Communication skills. Because coaches instruct, organize, and motivate athletes, they

must have excellent communication skills. They must effectively communicate proper techniques, strategies, and rules of the sport so every player on a team understands.

Decision-making skills. Coaches must choose the appropriate players to use at a given position at a given time during a game and find a strategy that yields the best chance for winning. Coaches and scouts also must be very selective when recruiting players from lower levels of athletics.

Dedication. Coaches must practice daily and direct their team and individual athletes to develop their skills and improve their physical conditioning. Coaches must, therefore, be dedicated to their sport, as it often takes years to become successful.

Interpersonal skills. Being able to relate to athletes may help coaches and scouts to foster positive relationships with their current players and to recruit potential players.

Leadership skills. Coaches must demonstrate good leadership skills to get the most out of athletes. They also must be able to motivate, develop, and direct young athletes.

Resourcefulness. Coaches must use talent on a team that will result in the best chances for winning. For example, a coach may change players during the game to meet the defensive needs of a team.

Job Outlook

Employment of coaches and scouts is expected to grow 29 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. A larger overall population will continue to participate in organized sports for entertainment, recreation, and physical conditioning, boosting demand for coaches and sports instructors.

Duties of a Coach

Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and

opposing teams Plan strategies and choose team members for each game Provide direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare

athletes for games Call plays and make decisions about strategy and player

substitutions during games Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that enable athletes

to achieve maximum performance Instruct athletes on proper techniques, game strategies,

sportsmanship, and the rules of the sport Keep records of athletes’ and opponents’ performance Identify and recruit potential athletes; arrange for and offer

incentives to prospective players

Duties cont’d…

Coaches teach professional and amateur athletes the fundamental skills of individual and team sports. They hold training and practice sessions to improve the athletes' form, technique, skills, and stamina. Along with refining athletes’ individual skills, coaches also are responsible for instilling in their players the importance of good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, and teamwork

Bibliography

Occupational Outlook Handbook. 29 March 2012. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 19 February 2013. http://www.bls.gov.

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