Occupation
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.
$66,710 medianBright outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 27-2021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
- 02Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
- 03Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
- 04Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.
- 05Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.
- 06Lead teams by serving as captain.
- 07Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.
- 08Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
- 09Receive instructions from coaches or other sports staff prior to events and discuss performance afterwards.
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What the posting will be called
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Skills that carry over from service
CoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementInstructingComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionService Orientation