What does a Sports Coach earn?
Sports Coaches in the U.S. can expect to earn an average of $58,700 per year. They work with both amateur and professional athletes to develop and improve their skills. Coaches often have a speciality, such as strength and conditioning, match analysis, or team management.
How to earn more as a Sports Coach
If you want to become a sports coach, you will need to gain a coaching qualification. Depending on the sport you are looking to coach, you can complete either a step-by-step course or join a trainee program. To gain more professional experience and to become a higher level coach, you could look into taking higher level qualifications, such as a degree in sports coaching. For those wanting to explore a career further and increase their earnings, it would be possible to become a manager or even self-employed and lead your own team.
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Afterschool Sports Coach for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing in Frederick
Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD is seeking afterschool coaches to guide and mentor student-athletes, promote teamwork, and uphold safety and sportsmanship through practices and games.
You will plan sessions, monitor activities, and support students who are deaf or hard of hear ...Read more
FACULTY MSD - Afterschool Sports Coach (Contractual Position) in Frederick
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Anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year.
The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach, we ensure full access to A ...Read more
After-School Youth Sports Coach in New York
New York Edge is seeking a part-time Sports Specialist to join our after-school day camp programs in Brooklyn. You will organize and lead sport activities, mentor youth, and ensure safe participation after school hours, with a focus on age-appropriate instruction.
Responsibilities include d ...Read more
Adjunct Sports Coach: Teach Fundamentals & Strategy in Tulsa
Tulsa Public Schools is seeking an Adjunct Coach to assist the Head Coach with implementing sports tactics and strategies for the district's athletic programs. This is a temporary assignment with year-round opportunities based on school needs.
Adjunct coaches must complete required certific ...Read more
Basketball & Sports Coach - Middle School Program in New York
The South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is seeking a part-time Sports Activity Specialist for middle school students in Ozone Park, Queens. Based in Elmhurst, this role focuses on basketball, other sports, and SEL-aligned activities, with a school-day schedule and in-person hours from September throu ...Read more
After-School Athletics Coach & Youth Leader in Carpentersville
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs in Illinois is seeking an Athletics Specialist to provide after-school sports and recreation programming for K–12 youth. You will lead activities that teach fundamental sports skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition while creating fun ...Read more
Impactful After-School Sports Coach & Mentor in New York
New York Edge is seeking passionate Sports Specialists to provide age-appropriate instruction and mentorship in after-school programs in NYC public schools. You will lead activities, follow a curriculum, ensure safety, and collaborate with program staff to support youth development through sport ...Read more
Youth Sports Coach — After-School Program (Part-Time) in New York
New York Edge in New York, NY seeks a part-time Sports Activity Specialist (Basketball) to lead after-school activity programs for youth. You will provide skill- and age-appropriate instruction, coach youth athletes, and mentor participants across our day camp activities.
The role emphasize ...Read more
Part-Time Youth Sports Coach (Evenings & Weekends) in Chester
The Chester Family YMCA in Virginia is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Specialist to support gymnastics, volleyball and ninja warrior programs. Pay is $15-$17 per hour.
Candidates should be available weekends and evenings to help run practices and games, and relate well to children and par ...Read more
Sports Coaches in Waukesha
Title: Sports Coach Department: Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Reports to: Sports Coordinator
Location: Baseball, Softball, and ...Read more