Coaches
(NOC 5252)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportCoaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They work for national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams, sports clubs and universities or they may be self-employed. This group also includes sports scouts who identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams. They work for professional sports organizations.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow slightly over the next few years, which should provide some additional opportunities for employment. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Coaches may either be working full-time or part-time hours.
The median employment income for 42% of Coaches who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $38,118. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$15.00
Median$26.44
MaximumAnnual Pay
$1,238
Minimum$25,146
Median$85,072
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$24.73
Median$36.29
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Coaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They work for national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams, sports clubs and universities or they may be self-employed. This group also includes sports scouts who identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams. They work for professional sports organizations.
Job 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.
- Draft competitive strategies and develop game plans.
- Direct athletes and players during games or athletic events.
- Study and evaluate athletes' or teams' performances and change training programs.
Sports scouts may do the following duties:
- Identify and recruit developing athletes for professional sports teams.
- Watch and evaluate upcoming athletes' skills and performance and review their past records.
- File reports on scouting assessments and recommendations with professional team employers.
Sample job titles
- coach
- figure skating coach
- football scout
- gymnastics coach
- head coach
- hockey coach
- hockey scout
- soccer coach
- sports scout
- swimming coach
- volleyball coach
Skills
You should be determined, patient, and self-confident. You must be able to organize and plan activities as well as motivate and encourage others to perform at their best. Leadership and decision-making skills may be needed in coaching and training. Both spoken and written communication skills are essential for teaching and coaching. Good physical stamina and an interest in sports and physical fitness are also important.
Job requirements
Coaches:
- Completion of the National Coaching Certificate program is usually necessary for individual and team sports coaches in all sports.
- National Coaching Certificate Level 3 is usually necessary for provincial coaches.
- National Coaching Certificate Level 4 is usually necessary for coaches of national team athletes.
- A degree in physical education may be required.
- Experience in, and technical knowledge of, the sport is necessary.
Sports scouts:
- Experience in, and technical knowledge of, the sport is required.
Other considerations
Workers may work only part of the year and be unemployed in the off-season.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Cape Breton
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Finance and insurance
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$19,119 median annual incomeHigh school
$22,156 median annual incomeMaster
$31,096 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/AApprenticeship
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Kinesiology and exercise science
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. These programs include courses in biomechanics, motor behaviour, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
Physical education teaching and coaching
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
Institutions providing this program
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
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