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Coach/ Bus Operator Apprentice Status: Represented - ATU 998 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Transportation Wage: 1st year $25.74 per hour JOB SUMMARY: Milwaukee County Transit System is seeking ...

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How much do apprentice coach jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice coach in the United States is $19.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Apprentice Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apprentice Coach, you need a basic understanding of coaching principles, a relevant coaching or sports qualification, and foundational knowledge of the sport or subject area. Familiarity with coaching software, video analysis tools, and first aid certification is often required. Strong communication, patience, and motivational skills help build rapport with learners and support their development. These skills are essential for effectively guiding apprentices, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive learning environment.

What are some common challenges Apprentice Coaches face when transitioning from learning to leading sessions independently?

Apprentice Coaches often find that stepping from observation to independently leading sessions can be challenging, particularly in balancing instructional confidence with adapting to individual athlete needs. Building rapport with participants, managing group dynamics, and providing constructive feedback can also require practice and self-reflection. Support from experienced coaches and regular feedback are key to overcoming these challenges and developing a personal coaching style. Over time, Apprentice Coaches typically become more comfortable handling unexpected situations and tailoring their approach to different learning styles.

What does an Apprentice Coach do?

An Apprentice Coach assists experienced coaches in training and mentoring athletes or clients, while learning the skills necessary to eventually coach independently. Their responsibilities may include helping to plan and deliver training sessions, offering feedback to participants, and managing equipment or administrative tasks. Apprentice Coaches are typically in a learning phase, gaining hands-on experience and working towards relevant certifications. This role provides valuable exposure to coaching methodologies and day-to-day operations in a sports or fitness environment.

What is the difference between Apprentice Coach vs Coach?

AspectApprentice CoachCoach
Required CredentialsTypically requires basic coaching certifications or relevant experienceUsually requires advanced coaching certifications and experience
Work EnvironmentOften in training programs, youth sports, or entry-level settingsIn professional, sports, or corporate environments with more responsibility
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in sports academies, youth programs, and training centersCommon in sports teams, corporate training, and professional coaching

The main difference between an Apprentice Coach and a Coach lies in experience and responsibility. Apprentice Coaches are typically in training or entry-level roles, focusing on learning and assisting, while Coaches have more experience and take on greater responsibility for training and strategy. Both roles are essential in development settings, but the level of expertise and scope of duties differ.

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Infographic showing various Apprentice Coach job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $40,268 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
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Apprentice Coach Driver

Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Colonial Williamsburg rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 26 rated museums


Job description

Who We Are
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is "that the future may learn from the past" through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.
Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on-site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today's evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.
About the Position
Drives carriages in the Historic Area, taking visitors for scheduled rides. Drives carriages and wagons for special events and programs. Interprets driving, travel and transportation in 18th-century Virginia with emphasis on carriages and horses. Follows procedures for care of horses and carriages. Assists Livestock Husbanders in care and movement of sheep, cattle, poultry as assigned; other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
  1. Prepares horses for street work, including grooming, washing, checking hooves and condition of the shoes. Advises Head Coachman or Stable Operations Supervisor of any issues.
  2. Assists with cleaning of harnesses and carriages daily as needed to meet the Foundation's standards.
  3. Fits harnesses to horses in a safe and efficient manner; advises Supervisors of any worn or damaged parts that need replacing.
  4. Within 1-4 months, learns to drive horse-drawn carriages. Drives carriages taking visitors for scheduled rides throughout Historic Area; drives for special programs and events as assigned.
  5. Work toward earning Level 1 CAA certification.
  6. Provides interpretation of transportation and movement in 18th-century Virginia, with emphasis on use of carriages and horses. Basic interpretation of roles of other livestock (cattle, sheep, poultry).
  7. Monitor horses for illness, injury, shoe problems; report issues to the Supervisors, and assist in treating the animal as necessary.
  8. When needed, help maintain pastures, fencing and watering devices.
  9. When needed, drive trucks and trailers to feed and move livestock. Assist in basic maintenance of trucks, trailers, golf carts, mowers, and tractors.
  10. Assist with special programs including giving tours of the stables to special guests as assigned.
  11. Participates as an active member of a team and model the organization's personal/professional expectations.
  12. Assist Livestock Husbanders in care and moving of sheep, cattle, and poultry as assigned. Occasional supervised work with ox-driving, sheep, cattle, or poultry as assigned.
  13. Work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Be available for work on an emergency basis, seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
  14. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
  • General Knowledge and practical skills in working with horses and carriages, usually gained by working full time with the Coach and Livestock department or similar operation for at least two years.
  • Full knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg's pastures and livestock waterers and how to access them, gained by working with the Coach & Livestock Department at least for 9 months.
  • Must be able to administer medical aid to livestock as assigned by the veterinarian.
  • Must be able to enter information into RTP system for purchased carriage rides.
  • Apprentice Level 3 and higher must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record based on Colonial Williamsburg's criteria.
  • Must have a proven ability to handle machinery, such as mowers, trucks, and trailers. Generally gained through at least 4 years of working with this type of machinery.
  • Proven ability to work alone with livestock both safely and having initiative to handle unforeseen circumstances in dealing with Livestock.
  • Must possess good communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and possess good communication skills.
  • Must display a willingness to work occasionally in costume and work in all weather conditions, also participate in special events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in driving horses
  • CAA Certification Level 1
  • Knowledge of the care of sheep, cattle, and / or poultry
  • Ability to drive oxen and herd sheep
  • Knowledge of dairy operations
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment such as loader, forklift, tractor.

**Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in horses, carriage driving, and Colonial Williamsburg. Please also describe the skills and experience you would bring to our team.
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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