Sports Coach Job Description Template

Job title

Sports Coach

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable sports coach to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will plan and run practices, teach skills and strategy and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run practices
• Teach skills and strategy
• Analyze performance and game film
• Manage games and make decisions
• Motivate and mentor athletes
• Recruit or scout players
• Follow safety and eligibility rules
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of sport skills and strategy and practice planning
• Leadership and motivation
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NFHS coaching certifications
• First aid, CPR and AED
• Concussion training
• Experience with sports equipment

Skills

• Game management
• Performance analysis
• Recruiting
• Safety and first aid
• Communication
• Composure

Work environment and schedule

Coaches work on fields, courts, gyms and pools, often outdoors, with travel for games. Coaching involves afternoons, evenings, weekends and travel during seasons.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.