Typical Tasks
Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
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.
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Leadership
Integrity
Cooperation
Self-Control
Concern for Others
What key skills are needed for this job?
Instructing
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
Common Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
