How do they match: Coaches and Scouts

  • Coaches and Scouts

  • Athletic Coach
  • Athletic Director
  • Athletic Instructor
  • Athletic Scout
  • Athletics Director
  • Athletics Teacher
  • Sports Recruiter
  • Sports Teacher
  • Professional Athletes Coach
  • Professional Sports Scout
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Track and Field Coach

  • 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.

  • Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
  • Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
  • Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
  • Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
  • Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
  • Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
  • File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
  • Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
  • 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.
  • Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
  • Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
  • Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
  • Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
  • Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.
  • 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.
  • Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
  • Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
  • Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.

  • Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
  • Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.