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Coaches and Scouts
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.
What a coaches and scout does
Become a coaches and scout
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good coaches and scout
- Talking to others.
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Teaching people how to do something.
- Understanding people's reactions.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average salary of $52,600 per year.
Coaches And Scout job outlook
- There are 9,102 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 3,006 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.