Occasionally use fingers to pick up small objects Occasionally need to observe a large area, such as a field, while focusing vision on a one point, such as the ball Work Setting Coaches work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the sport. When outdoors, coaches are exposed to the weather. Some coaches work evenings and weekends. Coaches who work for schools usually work 40 hours a week. They may work nine or ten months a year.
Some coaches conduct sports clinics during the summer.
Other coaches, such as coaches for children's soccer teams, work only a few hours a week as a coach. They often have other jobs to support themselves. This wage was earned after about 22 years of experience. Coaches may also teach in other subject areas. Wages vary according to training, experience, and location.