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Contact: Liz WardTitle: Department ChairContact: eward@mtsac.edu
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Career Outlook Coaching Certificate

Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Certificate E0804
This certificate program is intended to prepare students for employment as high school (walk-on) coaches, but is appropriate for coaches at various levels.

Required Courses

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    • Athletes and Sports Competitors

      Athletes and Sports Competitors

      SOC Career Code: 27-2021.00

      Compete in athletic events.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $15.80

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $61,605.95
      Annual Job Openings
      220

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Coaches and Scouts

      Coaches and Scouts

      SOC Career Code: 27-2022.00

      Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $17.02

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $46,392.47
      Annual Job Openings
      5,867

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

      SOC Career Code: 27-2023.00

      Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $15.93

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $45,618.06
      Annual Job Openings
      928

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

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  • Coaching Certificate

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Certificate E0804
    This certificate program is intended to prepare students for employment as high school (walk-on) coaches, but is appropriate for coaches at various levels.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    KIN 13Sports Officiating3
    KIN 34Fitness for Living3
    KIN 44Theory of Coaching3
    KIN 81Work Experience for Coaching2
    Total Units11

    Exit Requirement: First Aid and CPR Certification
    Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Website 

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Department Contact

Contact: Liz WardTitle: Department ChairContact: eward@mtsac.edu

Office Contact

Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.Location: Building 45-1461Phone: (909) 274-4630
 
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