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27-2022 Coaches and Scouts



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).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,380150$54,585.37/yr$29,019.08/yr$30,107.36/yr$40,320.38/yr$53,094.17/yr$79,831.81/yr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services3,620N/A
Leisure and Hospitality990N/A
Other Services110N/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Southwest Minnesota N/A$42,502.13/yrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 20$41,599.73/yrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 60$54,486.72/yrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 80$39,398.25/yrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 140$49,554.15/yrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 140$40,590.37/yr18.3%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 160$46,200.00/yrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 170$39,969.39/yrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 170$44,600.81/yrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 190$44,060.82/yrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 220$48,557.25/yrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 230$50,343.36/yrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 260$42,043.14/yr20.2%
Northwest Minnesota 300$49,764.95/yrN/A
Central Minnesota 350$44,339.12/yr19.9%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 500$43,271.61/yrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,380$40,320.38/yr24.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,620$40,353.61/yrN/A
Minnesota 4,770$40,374.38/yr22.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 1,980$24.20/hrN/A
Recreation Workers 5,440$18.28/hr14.0%
Recreational Therapists 350$26.49/hr13.1%


  • 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.