Coaches and Scouts
Coaches teach and motivate players in individual and team sports. Scouts seek out top athletes for a team or sport.
College and professional coaches usually have a bachelor’s degree, and some a master’s degree.
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National data for athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers (SOC 27-2020).
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Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High School Diploma or GED
Most coaches and scouts have a Bachelor’s Degree.
Most coaches and scouts have a bachelor’s degree. However, the education and training reuired to coach depends on the employer.
Work irregular schedules. Schedules will depend on sport season.
Work a 40-hour week.
May work weekends and evenings.
Scouts may travel to meet potential recruits. Coaches may travel with athletes to away games.
COACHES AND SCOUTS will:
Often travel to games and sporting events.
Education and training requirements vary by employer.
Many coaches are former athletes.
COACHES AND SCOUTS frequently:
Stand during practice or competitions
Walk or run during practice or games.
It is important that COACHES AND SCOUTS be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
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