Overview
Coaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They are employed by national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams, sports clubs and universities or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes sports scouts who identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams. They are employed by professional sports organizations.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Coaches
Identify strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams
Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions
Nurture and develop athletes' potential skills and abilities
Develop, plan and coordinate competitive schedules and programs
Motivate and prepare athletes or teams for competitive events or games
Formulate competitive strategies, develop game plans and direct athletes and players during games or athletic events
Analyse and evaluate athletes' or teams' performances and modify training programs.
Sports scouts
Identify and recruit developing athletes for professional sports teams
Observe and evaluate prospective athletes' skills and performance, and review their past records
File reports on scouting assessments and recommendations with professional team employers.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$40,085
$54,226
$93,852
Job openings
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674expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Experience in, and technical knowledge of, the sport is required.
Coaches
Completion of the National Coaching Certificate program is usually required for individual and team sports coaches in all sports.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Coaches in B.C.
- Membership with the National Payroll Institute (NPI)
- Completion of a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
Membership with the National Payroll Institute (NPI)
Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a payroll administrator in B.C., you may choose to register as a member with the National Payroll Institute (NPI). The NPI offers a range of professional membership options, available to you depending on the stage of your payroll compliance practitioner (PCP) education journey.
Completion of a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
To work as a coach in B.C., you may need to complete the National Coaching Certification Program specific to your sport or activity. Certification requirements vary depending on the sport and level you wish to coach.
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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