How much does a coaches and scout make?

The median pay is $22.08 per hour — roughly $46,000 a year. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a coaches and scout?

The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

What does a coaches and scout actually do all day?

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.

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Coaches and Scouts

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.

What it pays
Coaches and Scouts earn a median of $22.08/hr — about $46,000 a year. (Annual figure is approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

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.
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.
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the work happens outdoors; you're around people constantly. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 10.2% of coaches and scouts are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are people-focused, take-charge and hands-on.

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Quick questions

How much does a coaches and scout make?: The median pay is $22.08 per hour — roughly $46,000 a year. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a coaches and scout?: The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
What does a coaches and scout actually do all day?: 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.

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