Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Colleges and universities
- Sports academies, camps, and schools
- Recreation centers
Outlook
Demand for coaches and scouts will be good as high schools add new sports teams. Many smaller colleges are also adding new sports teams. Growing interest in sports scholarships for college and professional sports will increase the demand for scouts.
Competition will be strongest at large universities and at the professional level. However, there is more opportunity at small colleges and high schools, especially for women's team coaches. At the high school level, job prospects will be best for people certified to teach.
Coaches and Scouts (CIS 100084)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
10,776 Large |
& |
9.1% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,504 High |
| Champaign Area |
672 Very large |
& |
3.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
88 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
167 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
4,914 Large |
& |
10.6% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
698 High |
| Decatur Area |
52 Small |
& |
3.8% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
656 Large |
& |
17.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
100 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,020 Large |
& |
6.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
139 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
229 Medium |
& |
10.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
60 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
83 Small |
& |
8.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Lake County |
601 Large |
& |
5.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
80 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
192 Medium |
& |
19.8% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
248 Large |
& |
-0.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
116 Small |
& |
15.5% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
473 Large |
& |
6.3% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
64 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
127 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
137 Medium |
& |
24.1% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Rockford Area |
230 Medium |
& |
8.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
37 Very small |
& |
2.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
156 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
180 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Vermilion County |
24 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
412 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
54 Few |
| United States |
306,500 Large |
& |
6.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
41,800 High |