Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 342201: Sports Coach

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 342201 | Major Group: Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Discover the players’ tendencies and develop their physical and psychological preparedness; prepare training plans, identify the basic skills of the sports game and train up said skills, prepare game plans; follow laws and rules of the game and follow-up its development; evaluate the performance of players; prepare and submit work reports.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`342201`
Official Title (EN)	Sports Coach
Official Title (AR)	Sports Coach
Major Group	Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)
Sub-Major Group	Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Minor Group	Sports and fitness workers
Unit Group	Sports coaches, instructors and officials
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`342101`	Professional Football Player	Professional Football Player	View Occupation 342101 →
`342102`	Professional Ball Game Player	Professional Ball Game Player	View Occupation 342102 →
`342103`	Professional Self-Defense Sport Player	Professional Self-Defense Sport Player	View Occupation 342103 →
`342104`	Professional Bat-and-Ball game Player	Professional Bat-and-Ball game Player	View Occupation 342104 →
`342105`	Professional water sport player	Professional water sport player	View Occupation 342105 →
`342106`	Professional ice sport player	Professional ice sport player	View Occupation 342106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Diploma
Field of Study / Discipline: Sports
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 342201. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 342201?

SSCO 342201 designates Sports Coach (Sports Coach) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 342201 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.