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Athlete & Sports Competitor

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

Compete in athletic events.

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Arts, media & sports
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Median pay
$66,710/yr
Typical range
$26,500 – $742,310
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does an Athlete & Sports Competitor do?

  • 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.

How to become an Athlete & Sports Competitor

Training: Bachelor's degree, though some people start without a diploma. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Skills you'll use

Talking to othersListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsChanging what is done based on other people's actionsUnderstanding people's reactionsNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Is it a fit for you?

  • Self-Confidence
  • Optimism
  • Perseverance
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Self-Control

Tools and technology

Microsoft ExcelYouTubeEmail software

Questions people ask

How much does an Athlete & Sports Competitor make?

About $66,710 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $26,500 and $742,310. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become an Athlete & Sports Competitor?

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Do you need a college degree to be an Athlete & Sports Competitor?

No four-year degree is needed. Bachelor's degree, though some people start without a diploma.

Is Athlete & Sports Competitor a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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