Coaches and Scouts
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 2,591 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 56% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
AI could do much of this on its own
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
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.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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