Also called: Travel Team Coach, Club Director
Coaches youth travel and club teams in sports like soccer, volleyball, and baseball.
They run evening practices, travel to weekend tournaments, and help players get recruited by colleges. Club directors also manage many teams and coaches. Youth sports is a multibillion-dollar industry.
Based on BLS coaches and scouts (27-2022), May 2024: median $45,920. Many coaching jobs are part-time or seasonal, which pulls the median down.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Coaching licenses (like U.S. Soccer licenses) and playing experience.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Physical Education.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Youth sports spending keeps growing.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps handle schedules and video, but coaching kids at practice and games stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Ask local club teams if they need an assistant coach; do the free online coaching license and SafeSport course First: Background check, SafeSport course and an entry coaching license (e.g., U.S. Soccer Grassroots)
Classes: Physical education, Psychology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.
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