Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

27-2022 Coaches and Scouts

Occupational 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. Excludes "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	3,790	337	$62,729.22/yr	$28,845.76/yr	$32,029.09/yr	$49,027.49/yr	$65,768.33/yr	$101,475.26/yr

Leading Industries for Coaches and Scouts

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services	2,860	N/A
Leisure and Hospitality	610	N/A
Other Services	280	N/A
Public Administration	50	N/A

Other Regional Data for Coaches and Scouts

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	30	$46,163.52/yr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	70	$47,245.23/yr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	100	$57,753.33/yr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	110	$51,236.25/yr	13.8%
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	120	$51,850.25/yr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	140	$44,206.12/yr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	150	$51,232.13/yr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	180	$38,570.90/yr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	200	$49,140.81/yr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	230	$48,827.63/yr	9.3%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	240	$44,638.81/yr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	260	$51,654.51/yr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	290	$47,027.86/yr	10.8%
Central Minnesota	320	$47,486.30/yr	10.7%
Northwest Minnesota	360	$51,954.30/yr	9.1%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	530	$40,487.08/yr	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	2,390	$49,023.37/yr	14.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	2,600	$49,027.49/yr	N/A
Minnesota	3,790	$49,027.49/yr	12.8%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	2,020	$25.81/hr	10.5%
Recreation Workers	5,730	$18.39/hr	4.9%
Recreational Therapists	230	$32.09/hr	3.8%

Task for Coaches and Scouts

Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
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.
Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
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.