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Coaches and Scouts

SOC 27-2022.00

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.

Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Instructing

4.6

Speaking

4.5

Monitoring

4.2

Management of Personnel Resources

4.2

Learning Strategies

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.1

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

English Language

4.0

Psychology

3.6

Administration and Management

3.4

Sales and Marketing

3.0

Clerical

3.0

Personnel and Human Resources

3.0

Key Tasks

1Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.

2Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.

3Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.

4Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.

5Instruct 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.

Also Known As

Advance Scout Assistant Basketball Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Softball Coach Assistant Track and Field Coach Assistant Track Coach Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Athletic Coach Athletic Director