Sports coach, Kaiwhakaako hākinakina
Also known as
- Coach, instructor
Sports coaches train amateur and professional athletes to compete in sport.
Duration
02:27 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$51K to $89K
Most common
$118K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Sports coaches
- usually work irregular and long hours
- usually work at indoor or outdoor sports facilities, and may travel locally and internationally
- need to lead others, identify and solve problems, and communicate well
Tasks
- co-ordinate athletic or sporting events or activities
- train others on performance techniques
- coach others
- select staff, team members, or performers
- evaluate skills of athletes or performers
- coordinate logistics for productions or events
- maintain knowledge of laws or regulations
- provide educational information to the public
- manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organisations
- maintain records, documents, or other files
Social
Practical
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need experience to become a sports coach and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in your sport
You may need
- experience coaching your sport at a voluntary level
- a New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Levels 3 and 4)
- to pass a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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