Abstract: In response to the actual needs of the development in higher education and teaching, and in conformity with the spirit of the Ministry of Education, the construction of coaching contingent in higher institutes shall take the path of professionalization. A status quo and existing problems are analyzed like the over-emphasis of degree and the negligence of profession; training being too superficial; incomplete evaluation system lacking in scientifcity; poor acceptance and stability. And corresponding path for the realization of professionalization is suggested: relevant regulations be set up and priority be given to job of implementation; innovative train of thought be found and introduction be made; competence be heightened and training be intensified; stimulus be reinforced and evaluation be given due emphasis, so as to shape a specialized coaching contingent and constantly enhance the awareness of political education and ideology among the college students.