SOC 27-2022
Coaches and Scouts
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ35/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ250,940
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$46K
$27K โ $94K
Projected Growth
๐+6.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค78/100
High exposure
๐ก Coaches and Scouts face a risk score of 35/100 โ 9 points below the national average of 44. With 78/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $46K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 35/100, Coaches and Scouts faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai video editing and post-production automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 250,940 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in live performance and audience engagement and original creative vision and artistic direction to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Coaches and Scouts?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI video editing and post-production automation
AI music composition and audio production
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Live performance and audience engagement
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Emotionally resonant storytelling and narrative craft
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
๐ป Technology Skills
Desktop communications software
Object or component oriented development software
Multi-media educational software
Computer based training software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
English Language
Administration and Management
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 84% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 84% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 80% |