Coach

Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional athletes to improve performance, encourage participation in sport, and organise and officiate sporting events in accordance with established rules.

• identifying the strengths and weaknesses of athletes and teams;
• planning, developing and implementing training sessions and practices;
• developing, planning and coordinating competition schedules and programmes;
• motivating and preparing athletes and teams for competitions or games;
• formulating competitive strategies, developing game plans and directing athletes and teams during competitions;
• analysing and evaluating the performance of athletes or teams and modifying training programmes;
• monitoring and analysing technical skills and performance and identifying ways of future improvement;
• officiating sporting events and competitions, ensuring compliance with sports rules and safety regulations;
• keeping track of time and scores in sporting events and competitions;
• judging competitors' performance, awarding points, imposing penalties for infringements and determining results;
• compiling data on athletes' results and performance.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Coach
• Referee, sports
• Ski instructor
• Official, sports organisation
• Instructor, swimming