As of July 2026,
Coaches and Scouts has an AI-exposure score of 43/100
(Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index. This is an estimate of task
exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Score inputs for this role:
This role starts from O*NET 29.1 occupational descriptors and is empirically grounded by Penn/OpenAI GPTs are GPTs study, Anthropic Economic Index (June 26, 2026), Felten, Raj and Seamans AIOE index. BLS labor-market figures are separate context, not score inputs.
Coaches and Scouts
More exposed than 15% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$47,320. About 41,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 - growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) - your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How this role compares to similar Arts, Design & Media roles
What this role usually involves
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.
Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Coaches and Scouts, SOC 27-2022.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.
Coaches and Scouts tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role - its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (90%).
- Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
- Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
- Perform activities that support a team or a specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives, and appearing at fundraising events.
We analyzed all 20 Coaches and Scouts tasks - 2 augmentable and 18 durable. The full task map - every task with exactly what to do about each - is in your Career Report.
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Grounded in O*NET-linked or curated role data, with Penn, Anthropic Economic Index, and AIOE signals where matched. BLS labor-market context is separate - not generic advice.
Adjacent career paths
This role is already among lower-exposure work. The adjacent paths below are shown for opportunity and skill transfer, not as lower-exposure alternatives.
Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
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Grounded in O*NET-linked or curated role data, with Penn, Anthropic Economic Index, and AIOE signals where matched. BLS labor-market context is separate.
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Coaches and Scouts - median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$47,320. More states are being added.