Coaches/Instructors
Description OES Code: 31321
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe and inform participants of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees are included in the appropriate teaching category.

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Hours & Benefits
Hours vary greatly for those in occupations related to professional sports.

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 37,400
Projected Employment 2008 48,600
Percent Change 1998-2008 29.9%
Separations 1998-2008 4,500

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 320
Projected Employment 2006 410
Percent Change 1999-2006 28.1%
Separations 1999-2006 30

Employment Trends by California County

Advancement
Progression is difficult within and between coaching levels. Many coaches return to teaching if they leave coaching. Over 25 percent return to school to get graduate degrees in physical therapy, nutrition, exercise physiology, or medical training. A number use their leadership skills to run team-oriented projects in business settings. Around 10 percent migrate to occupations which allow them to be outdoors and active, such as policemen, firemen, park rangers, personal trainers, and semi-professional athletes.

Getting the Job & Other Information
The following Industries listed below typically hire Coaches and Related Workers: Commercial Sports, Amusement and Recreation Services, and Local Government (except education and hospitals), and Civic and Social Associations. Regarding Coaches, Many employers look for a history of athletics on the sport-- being on a high-school, college, or professional team will stand you in good stead. Having worked for a youth league or summer camp as a coach works to your advantage. On the college level, you should have an understanding of a specialty within a sport--for example, in football, you might be a defensive line coach, or a quarterback coach--and the ability to translate that knowledge into terms college athletes can understand and envision. Many college coaches are hired in part because of personal relationships with the coaching staff, so cultivate contacts. Professional seminars, successful interviewing skills, and recommendations from former coached pupils can help.

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Education and Training
The most signicficant form of training for Coaches, and related workers is long term, on-the-job training. Typical types of training in which they may participate are Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Health and Physical Education, General Physical Education, Training specifically forTeaching and Coaching, or training specifically for Umpires and Other Sport Officials. Applicants for coaching positions at the college level should have at least three semesters worth of physical training and a history of success coaching at the high school level or above.

Skills & Other Requirements
Among skills that rank high for Coaches are the ability to Analyze/Apply Sports Regulations, Apply Teaching Techniques, Apply Techniques/Rules Of Sport, Direct Talent, Distinguish Beauty/Talent, Motivate Players To Excel, Speak In Public, Work As A Team Member, Apply Interpersonal Commun-ication, Techniques, Communicate Visually/Verbally, Evaluate Sports Fundamentals, Teach Sport Rules/Techniques. At the college level, you should have an understanding of a specialty within a sport--for example, in football, you might be a defensive line coach, or a quarterback coach--and the ability to translate that knowledge into terms college athletes can understand and envision.

References
America's Career Infonet Occupational Report Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)