Coaching Minor - Potential Career Opportunities

There are many possibilities for students who are interested in the Coaching Education minor. Many of these career opportunities are linked to an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (e.g., Exercise Science or Physical and Health Education Teacher Education).  However, students interested in Sport and Recreation Management, K-12 Teaching, Psychology, or Communication Studies may also pursue a career affiliated with sport and sport coaching.  Here are some typical career opportunities (Keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training.)

• Athletic Coach
• Athletic Director
• Campus Recreation Director
• Coach Educator / Developer
• Director of Community Relations
• Personal Trainer
• Professional Athlete
• Professional Official
• Professional Sports Scout
• Researcher
• Sport Administrator
• Sports & Fitness Coordinator
• Sports Instructor
• Sports Journalism
• Sports Marketing
• Sports Medicine Professional
• Sports Psychologist
• Sports Statistician
• Sportscaster
• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Student Activities Coordinator
• YMCA Youth Leader
• Youth Programs Director