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.
  • Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
  • 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.
  • Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
  • Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.

  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Train others on performance techniques.