Also called: Skating Coach
Coaches figure skaters from beginners to competitors on jumps, spins and footwork, usually at a rink, and choreographs their competition programs.
A skating coach teaches private lessons at a 6 a.m. ice session, choreographs competition programs, and travels with skaters to competitions. Many also teach group learn-to-skate classes.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Years of competitive skating, then coaching compliance through U.S. Figure Skating (PSA ratings help); no degree required.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Similar to coaches.
Low risk for 10 years. Teaching jumps and spins on the ice is hands-on work.
Classes: Physical education, Dance, Music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.
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