Coaches & Scouts
Code: 27-2022.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£47,320
Range: £28,790 - £98,860
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Baseball Coach
Basketball Coach
Coach
Cross Country Coach
Football Coach
Gymnastics Coach
Soccer Coach
Softball Coach
Track and Field Coach
Volleyball Coach
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Video creation and editing software
Flipgrid
YouTube
Desktop communications software
Edmodo
ParentSquare
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
teaching people how to do something
understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
customer service
Math and Science
psychology
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
create new and original ideas
order or arrange things
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Initiative
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Frequently Asked Questions About Coaches & Scouts
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Coaches & Scouts is £47,320. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £28,790, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £98,860 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Coaches & Scouts typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Coaches & Scouts include: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Flipgrid, YouTube, Edmodo, ParentSquare. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£28,790
Median Annual (Average):
£47,320
90th Percentile (Senior):
£98,860
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