Sports coaches are responsible for developing the capacity, technique and performance of athletes and teams, usually facing federated competitions in the corresponding sport or discipline modality.

Responsible for the training, selection, advice, planning, programming, direction, control, evaluation and monitoring of these people with the goal of achieving optimal sports performance.

• Teach and transmit the skills and techniques of one or more sports to different types of users, from beginning athletes to professionals.
• Encourage performance improvement and commitment around their training.
• Have knowledge of the rules and regulations of the organisms that govern their sport or sport modality and disclose to athletes they train.
• Design training programs adapted to each athlete or team of athletes in order to bring them to their maximum performance at the right time.
• Prepare and provide the necessary material to carry out the training. Supervise them and guarantee their correct execution in order to avoid injuries.
• If an injury has occurred during the training sessions, coordinate with other professionals (physical trainer, physiotherapists) in order to prepare a recovery program.
• Systematically evaluate the progression and evolution of the performance of the people they train.
• Select team members for a game or competition, together with the sports management in case the team has.
• Collaborate with nutritionists and dietitians in order to provide professional advice on the athlete's diet.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Ciències de l'activitat física i de l'esport
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Advanced Level: Physical Activity and Sport Activities
• Cicle(s) Formatiu(s) de la Família Professional Activitats físiques i esportives - Grau Superior: Condicionament Físic
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Intermediate Level: Leading Physical Sports Activities in Nature, professional profile of ski resort operation
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Intermediate Level: Leading Physical Sports Activities in Nature

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Communication: Level 2

Leadership: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 2

Strategic orientation: Level 3

Physical well-being and personal image

People related to the field of physical well-being and personal image are interested in carrying out activities aimed at the care, maintenance and improvement of one's image and physical condition. These activities entail personal contact with the client, offering a service that takes into account their needs, as well as their tastes and preferences. Activities that represent this field include advising and the application of aesthetic, cosmetic and physical treatments.

Mountain activity facilitator

Personal trainer

Aquatic instructor

Physical trainer

Sports manager

• Work hours

  Usually part-time work.
  
  

• Salary

  The salary range is between 14,389- and 18,500-euros gross per year. The average salary is around 16,315 euros gross per year. However, this renumeration may be much higher depending on the professional's qualification and if the organization where they work applies an own agreement.
  
  Source: Report "Observatori d'Ocupacions i Salaris del Mercat de Treball Actual. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  

• Professional category

  Technician