Athletes & Sports Competitors

Also Called: Baseball Player, Golf Professional, Hockey Player, Race Car Driver

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$27,730

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Athletes & Sports Competitors do

Compete in athletic events.

  • Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
  • Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
  • Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Level of Competition
  • Contact With Others
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Tools

  • Gymnastic bars or beams
  • Ice skates
  • Golf clubs
  • Weight benches or racks
  • Diving boards

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Electronic mail software
Email software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Business
management
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 35% Less than high school diploma
  • 24% Bachelor's degree
  • 23% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Athletes & Sports Competitors Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Self Control
  • Persistence
  • Initiative

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Endurance
  • Physical Strength
  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Athletes & Sports Competitors across the country typically make.

$13.33 / hour
$27,730 /year

Entry Level

$33.79 / hour
$70,280 /year

Median Level

$115.00 / hour
$239,200 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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