How to become coaches and scoutseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
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
How to become coaches and scouts
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
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)
Career path and how to earn more as coaches and scouts
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
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.