Coaches and Scouts

Wages & Outlook

Wages

Wages vary by sport, area of the country, and the worker's level of experience. For coaches, experience and success in competition are the most important factors. Some professional coaches earn over $1 million per year.

Benefits also vary by employer. Full-time coaches and scouts may earn typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Self-employed coaches and scouts must provide their own insurance.

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• Coaches and Scouts

Employment

In Minnesota, about 3,556 coaches and scouts work in this medium-sized occupation.

About 23 percent of coaches and scouts are self-employed.

Major employers:

• Sports academies, camps, and schools
• Schools
• Recreation services
• Colleges and universities

Outlook

The number of people participating in sports for entertainment, fun, and physical fitness is expected to increase. In addition, the baby boomers are starting to retire. This generation is active and they are expected to take up many sports to fill their time. Those who take up golf and tennis may need coaches to teach them the game.

The number of coaches who work at schools may increase because of increased concern about children being overweight. However, funding for athletics is often one of the first items to be cut when budgets are tight. In some school districts parents raise the money to pay for coaches.