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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Coaches and Scouts. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Coaching and Developing Others97
2.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others93
3.Developing and Building Teams92
4.Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates91
5.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships89
Making Decisions and Solving Problems89
7.Training and Teaching Others88
8.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates87
Performing General Physical Activities87
10.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization84
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
97
93
Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipmentProvide on-the-job training for clerical workersCoach a college athletic team
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
93
85
Exchange information during a shift changeOrganize the cleanup crew after a major sporting eventAct as general contractor for building a large industrial complex
Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
92
85
Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignmentLead an assembly team in an automobile plantLead a large team to design and build a new aircraft
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
91
83
Work occasionally as a backup supervisorSupervise a small number of subordinates in a well-paid industryManage a severely downsized unit
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
89
85
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
89
80
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
88
77
Give coworkers brief instructions on a simple procedural changeTeach a social sciences course to high school studentsDevelop and conduct training programs for a medical school
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
87
82
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
87
82
Walk between work stations in a small officePaint the outside of a houseClimb up and down poles to install electricity
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
84
84
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases