Sports coaches provide instruction in the sport of their specialisation in a recreational context to non-age-specific and age specific participants. They identify already acquired skills and implement suitable training programmes for the groups or individuals they teach in order to develop participants' physical and psychological fitness. They create the most optimal environment for the growth of participant skills and enable them to maximise their performance, while fostering good sportsmanship and character in all participants. Sports coaches also track the participant progress and provide personalised instruction where needed. They supervise sports facilities and changing rooms and maintain uniforms and equipment.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams;
(b) Planning, developing and implementing training and practice sessions;
(c) Developing, planning and co-ordinating competitive schedules and programmes;
(d) Motivating and preparing athletes or teams for competitive events or games;
(e) Formulating competitive strategy, developing game plans and directing athletes and players during games or athletic events;
(f) Analysing and evaluating athletes' or teams' performances and modifying training programmes;
(g) Monitoring and analysing technique and performance, and determining how future improvements can be made;
(h) Officiating at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed;
(i) Recording lapsed time and keeping score during events or competitions;
(j) Judging the performance of competitors, awarding points, imposing penalties for infractions and determining results;
(k) Compiling scores and other athletic records.