| There are many careers to explore in the sports | | | | instruct their athletes during competition. |
| industry. Here are some of the careers to pursue in | | | | Professional Scout |
| the sports industry for those not looking to be a | | | | As a professional scout you are responsible for |
| professional athlete. | | | | evaluating and finding talented athletes. Many |
| Coaching Jobs | | | | professional sports teams have scouts to locate new |
| In a coaching position you will be responsible for | | | | talent for their team. |
| training athletes for competition as well as teaching | | | | A professional scout can be part of a scouting |
| the fundamentals of the sport and teaching | | | | organization or be a freelance scout. Oftentimes at a |
| sportsmanship. | | | | college level a scout is also the assistant coach. |
| Coaches typically provide training by running drills to | | | | College level scouts are often searching for high |
| practice the fundamental skills involved in the | | | | school athletes that will be a good fit for their team. |
| particular sport. | | | | A scout spends a lot of time researching the |
| As a coach you are responsible for assessing the | | | | athlete's characteristics and talking with their parents |
| opposition and scouting new talent. | | | | and coaches. |
| Coaching positions are often found within high | | | | Training and Educational Background |
| schools, colleges and for professional teams. | | | | The training and educational experience will vary |
| Sports Instructor | | | | depending on the sports career and level and type of |
| A sports instructor individually teaches both | | | | sport. |
| professional and nonprofessional athletes. | | | | As a coach, you may be required to have a |
| Typically, a sports instructor is responsible for | | | | bachelor's degree to work in the school arena. |
| organizing, training and instructing top athletes. A | | | | Oftentimes schools hire teachers that have |
| sports instructor can teach an array of sports like | | | | experience in the sports to coach their teams as |
| bowling, weight lifting and gymnastics. | | | | they are normally part-time positions. |
| Just like a coach, the sports instructor will help the | | | | Regardless of whether you pursue a career as a |
| athlete analyze their competition and develop a plan | | | | scout, sports instructor or coach you must have a |
| to overcome their opponent in competition. | | | | passion for the sport you are involved in as well as |
| Sports instructors, unlike coaches, are unable to | | | | an immense knowledge of the sport. |