How do they match: Coaches and Scouts

  • Coaches and Scouts

  • 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.
  • Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
  • Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
  • Provide educational information to the public.
  • Train others on performance techniques.