NOC 53201 — Coaches

TEER 3 · Intermediate (high school and/or job-specific training) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Coaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They are employed by national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams, sports clubs and universities or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes sports scouts who identify and recruit athletes for professional sports teams. They are employed by professional sports organizations.

Main duties

Coaches

Identify strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams
Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions
Nurture and develop athletes’ potential skills and abilities
Develop, plan and coordinate competitive schedules and programs
Motivate and prepare athletes or teams for competitive events or games
Formulate competitive strategies, develop game plans and direct athletes and players during games or athletic events
Analyse and evaluate athletes’ or teams’ performances and modify training programs.

Sports scouts

Identify and recruit developing athletes for professional sports teams
Observe and evaluate prospective athletes’ skills and performance, and review their past records
File reports on scouting assessments and recommendations with professional team employers.

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