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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.

Currently Employed: 746

Yearly Projected Openings: 40

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

Typical Annual Salary: $28,100 - $56,100

• Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
• Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
• Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• 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.
• Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
• Teach instructional courses and advise students.
• Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
• Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.