# Tasks & work activities — boxing instructor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-2022.00 (Coaches and Scouts) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3422; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- **[Core]** Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
- **[Supplemental]** Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- **[Core]** Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- **[Supplemental]** File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
- **[Core]** Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
- **[Core]** Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
- **[Core]** Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
- **[Core]** Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
- **[Core]** Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
- **[Core]** Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
- **[Supplemental]** Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.
- **[Core]** Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
- **[Core]** Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
- **[Supplemental]** Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.
- **[Core]** Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
- **[Supplemental]** Teach instructional courses and advise students.
- **[Core]** Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
- **[Core]** Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
- **[Supplemental]** Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.
- **[Supplemental]** Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
- **[Core]** Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
- **[Core]** Perform activities that support a team or a specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives, and appearing at fundraising events.
- **[Core]** Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
- **[Supplemental]** Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
- **[Supplemental]** Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.
- Coach others.
- Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
- Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
- Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Maintain knowledge of laws or regulations.
- Maintain records, documents, or other files.
- Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
- Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
- Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Monitor student performance.
- Participate in staffing decisions.
- Promote products, activities, or organizations.
- Provide educational information to the public.
- Recruit personnel.
- Select materials or props.
- Select staff, team members, or performers.
- Train others on performance techniques.