Will AI replace coaches and scouts?AI replacement risk 18% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$47,320
25th–75th pct. $35,330–$64,710
Top pay (est.)
$128,500
Top 10% $98,860
Pay in 5 years
$55,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$65,800est.
$56,600–$76,300
Outlook score
72/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
18%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.1%
36K openings / yr
Will AI replace Coaches and Scouts? AI replacement risk
18%
Very low
Ranked #111 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high
How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Coaches and Scouts
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoaching and Developing OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGuiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionVisualizationDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.