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Coaches and Scouts: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 27 tasks, including 17 marked Core and 10 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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27 tasks shown

Core · Task 1742 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.

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Core · Task 20109 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.

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Core · Task 1747 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.

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Core · Task 1750 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.

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Core · Task 1745 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.

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Core · Task 20117 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.

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Core · Task 20115 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.

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Core · Task 1751 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.

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Core · Task 20112 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.

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Core · Task 1752 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.

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Core · Task 1754 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.

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Core · Task 1753 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.

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Core · Task 1756 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.

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Core · Task 20111 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.

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Core · Task 1760 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.

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Core · Task 1758 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.

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Core · Task 20116 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Perform activities that support a team or a specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives, and appearing at fundraising events.

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Supplemental · Task 1746 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.

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Supplemental · Task 20118 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.

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Supplemental · Task 20113 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.

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Supplemental · Task 1757 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.

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Supplemental · Task 20110 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Teach instructional courses and advise students.

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Supplemental · Task 20119 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.

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Supplemental · Task 1755 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.

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Supplemental · Task 20114 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.

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Supplemental · Task 1748 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.

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Supplemental · Task 1761 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.

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