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Job Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. 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 degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-2022.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 41,000.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 0.00
Currently, there are 230,930 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Coaches and Scouts”.

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Tasks for “Athletic Instructor”

Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
Teach instructional courses and advise students.
Perform activities that support a team or a specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives, and appearing at fundraising events.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.
Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
Negotiate with professional athletes or their representatives to obtain services and arrange contracts.
Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
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.
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.
Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.
Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.
Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.

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