DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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
Wages Updated to Third Quarter, 2012

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	3,400	367	$29,497/yr	$1,888/yr	$16,490/yr	$17,962/yr	$22,273/yr	$36,689/yr	$50,268/yr
U S	193,810	2,907	$37,129/yr	$334/yr	$17,481/yr	$19,494/yr	$29,088/yr	$45,333/yr	$66,472/yr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Coaches and Scouts Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Education and Health Services 2,100 $19,530/yr Leisure and Hospitality 810 $27,579/yr Other Services 240 $20,937/yr Public Administration 240 $26,191/yr

Other Regional Data For Coaches and Scouts Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change 2010 - 2020 Minnesota 3,400 $22,273/yr 15.9% Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN-WI MSA 2,190 $22,140/yr N/A Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,090 $22,687/yr 17.5% Southeast Minnesota 590 $18,625/yr 10.5% Central Minnesota 240 $30,742/yr 17.2% Fargo-Moorhead ND-MN MSA 240 $26,033/yr N/A Southeast Balance of State 220 $23,857/yr N/A Northwest Minnesota 220 $23,026/yr 8.1% La Crosse WI-MN MSA 210 $18,615/yr N/A Southwest Minnesota 180 $30,371/yr 7.4% Duluth-Superior MN-WI MSA 150 $34,176/yr N/A Northeast Minnesota 130 $33,791/yr 8.8% Northwest Balance of State 120 $24,521/yr N/A Saint Cloud MN MSA 110 $31,019/yr N/A Southwest Balance of State 100 $24,633/yr N/A Mankato-North Mankato, MN MetroSA 90 $39,673/yr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 70 $32,081/yr N/A Northeast Balance of State N/A $28,792/yr N/A

Related Occupations

Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers	23,420	$23.98/hr	N/A
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	6,700	$31.14/hr	N/A
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors	3,970	$13.48/hr	16.1%
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	1,700	$23.03/hr	19.9%
Chefs and Head Cooks	1,390	$20.29/hr	-2.3%
Dietitians and Nutritionists	990	$28.20/hr	19.0%
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	200	$21.84/hr	N/A

• Analyzes athletes' performance and reviews game statistics or records to determine fitness and potential for professional sports.
• Evaluates team and opposition capabilities to develop and plan game strategy.
• Evaluates athletes' skills and discusses or recommends acquisition, trade, or position assignment of players.
• Negotiates with professional athletes or representatives to obtain services and arrange contracts.
• Prepares scouting reports detailing information, such as selection or rejection of athletes and locations identified for future recruitment.
• Instructs athletes, individually or in groups, demonstrating sport techniques and game strategies.
• Plans and directs physical conditioning program for athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance.
• Observes athletes to determine areas of deficiency and need for individual or team improvement.