What they do
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.
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Also called: |
Baseball Coach, Basketball Coach, Coach, Cross Country Coach, Football Coach, Gymnastics Coach, Soccer Coach, Softball Coach, Track and Field Coach, Volleyball Coach
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Wages
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Vermont - 2021 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
n/a |
$24,610 |
25% |
n/a |
$30,560 |
Median |
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$47,800 |
75% |
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$75,670 |
90% |
n/a |
$101,780 |
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Average |
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$60,280 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 65% |
- Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries
| 15% |
| 10% |
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
| 3% |
- Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries
| 3% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
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- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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- Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
1,304 |
2030 employment |
1,794 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
3.2% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
262 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level |  | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate |  | 2% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate |  | 19% |
Bachelor's degree |  | 49% |
Associate's degree |  | 17% |
Certificate or some college, no degree |  | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent |  | 9% |
Less than high school diploma |  | 4% |
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Licensing
Vermont may require an occupational license: |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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- Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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- Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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- Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
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- Train others on performance techniques.
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- Select staff, team members, or performers.
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- Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
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- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
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- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
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- 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.
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- Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
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