How do they match: Coaches and Scouts

  • Coaches and Scouts

  • Sports Recruiter
  • Sports Teacher
  • 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.

  • Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
  • Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
  • 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 abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
  • 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 strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
  • Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.

  • Coach others.
  • Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
  • Train others on performance techniques.