# Coaches and Scouts > 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. - Code: 27-2022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-2022) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (17 core and 10 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-2022.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-2022.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions. Core task · Task 1742 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours. Core task · Task 20109 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes. Core task · Task 1747 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 4. 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. Core task · Task 1750 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons. Core task · Task 1745 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes. Core task · Task 20117 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues. Core task · Task 20115 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies. Core task · Task 1751 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests. Core task · Task 20112 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics. Core task · Task 1752 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use. Core task · Task 1754 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport. Core task · Task 1753 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations. Core task · Task 1756 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions. Core task · Task 20111 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs. Core task · Task 1760 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights. Core task · Task 1758 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 17. 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. Core task · Task 20116 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance. Supplemental task · Task 1746 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships. Supplemental task · Task 20118 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff. Supplemental task · Task 20113 · Rated by 106 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer. Supplemental task · Task 1757 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Teach instructional courses and advise students. Supplemental task · Task 20110 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities. Supplemental task · Task 20119 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs. Supplemental task · Task 1755 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance. Supplemental task · Task 20114 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 26. File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts. Supplemental task · Task 1748 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 27. Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary. 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