How do they match: Coaches and Scouts

  • Physical Education Director
  • Physical Education Teacher

  • 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.

  • File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
  • Negotiate with professional athletes or their representatives to obtain services and arrange contracts.
  • 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.
  • Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.

  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Provide educational information to the public.
  • Select materials or props.