O*NET-SOC 27-2022.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e4.7508/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d4.3808/2019
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c4.1208/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d4.1208/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.6208/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1208/2019
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2019
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.44.008/2019
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.8808/2019
Originality1.A.1.b.23.8808/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.Core10808/2019
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.Core10808/2019
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.Core10808/2019
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.Core10808/2019
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.Core10708/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social5.3111/2023
Enterprising5.1311/2023
Realistic4.2611/2023
Conventional3.4411/2023
Artistic2.4311/2023
Investigative2.1511/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.