ski-instructor/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — ski 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.