Athletes and Sports Competitor

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Athletes and Sports Competitor

What they do

Compete in athletic events.

Also Called: Baseball Pitcher, Baseball Player, Basketball Player, Golf Professional, Hockey Player, Major League Baseball Player, Minor League Baseball Player, Professional Athlete, Professional Golf Tournament Player, Race Car Driver, Baseball Pitcher, Baseball Player, Basketball Player, Golf Professional, Hockey Player, Major League Baseball Player, Minor League Baseball Player, Professional Athlete, Professional Golf Tournament Player, Race Car Driver

$27,730
Starting Salary (2023)
$70,280
Median Salary (2023)
9.1%
Projected Job Growth
14,930
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.
Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

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

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring

Expected Knowledge

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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