I am responsible for the strategy, leadership and management of the Department of Athletics which is composed of 12 varsity teams, over 20 multi-tiered intramural leagues, several sports clubs and other extensive offerings. I am constantly working on developing new ways to improve the performance of our coaches, staff, and athletes. I also occasionally do motivational speaking events.
CAREER
Coaches and Scouts
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$38,970
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+20% (much faster than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Coaches and Scouts 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.
Other Job Titles Coaches and Scouts May Have
Basketball Coach, Coach, Football Coach, Track and Field Coach
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Get to work. Check email messages. Meet with players for individual skills work. Go to any meetings with superiors. Training with the team.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Coaches and Scouts
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (49%)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Spanish Language and Literature
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Work on building your self-confidence and always remember what your purpose is. Fully engage yourself in whatever it is that interests you the most.
Our sport is not an American sport so it's helpful to read online coaching articles from other countries whose main sport is rugby. YouTube is a very good source.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Rugby is not in all high schools. The first step might just be getting a team started. If team members have not played rugby, then it's finding a coach who can teach. You might be interested in actually playing to better learn the sport with goals of coaching in the future. I started out as a player and became the coach because I really loved the strategy of the sport.
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director/Coach ,
Humphreys Academy of Business, Law, and Education
Start working with kids. Every job I ever had growing up was related to working with youth in some capacity. This experience made a huge difference.
College Students
Everyone
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