Coaches may also teach in other subject areas. Wages vary according to training, experience, and location. Coaches who work for universities earn more than those at other schools or recreation services. Pay varies by the area of the country, level of education, and certification. Full-time coaches who work in schools generally receive benefits.
Common benefits are health insurance, sick leave, and a retirement plan.
There were 6,020 people employed as sports and physical training instructors and coaches in Indiana in 1998. It is estimated that between 1996 and 2006, about 345 jobs per year will need to be filled in this occupation. This number includes new jobs and jobs resulting from the replacement of current workers. This occupation should grow much faster than the average for other occupations in Indiana. National Outlook Nationally, employment of coaches is expected to grow faster than average through 2008.