Athletics professional - Salary, Career

How much does an Athletics professional earn

A Athletics professional earns between $797 and $5.360 per month, with an average monthly salary of $2.078 and a median salary of $1.650 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 69 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Athletics professional
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	2.078	24.932	519	12
1º Quartile	797	9.569	199	4
Median Salary	1.650	19.800	413	9
3º Quartile	4.087	49.050	1.022	23
Higher Salary	5.360	64.315	1.340	30

Professional job categories

Middle level technicians
- medium-level technicians in cultural, communications and sports services
- - athletes, sportsmen
- - - professional athletes

Related Positions:

Main workplaces

Professional Athletes professionals work in clubs, sports associations, academies, public administration bodies dedicated to sports, teaching, etc. There are no common rules for all types of sport. In order to become professional, they follow specific rules of the sports associations to which they are linked, building, therefore, different trajectories, based on different combinations between time spent in the sport, participation in games and events, awards, etc. Most work as self-employed, at irregular hours. In some activities, some professionals may be subjected to special working conditions, such as psychological pressure, intense noise and high temperatures, as well as staying in uncomfortable positions for long periods.

What does it take to work in the field of Professional Athletes

Formal schooling is not a precondition for the exercise of this family's occupations. The practical training of professional athletes can take place either through training and exercises performed individually and/or collectively, in general, under the supervision of coaches or technicians, or through participation in tests, competitions, games and contests.

Functions and activities of Athletics professional

Professional Athletes must:

prepare the physicist for competition;

prepare psychologically for competition;

prepare physicist for competition;

set career goals and objectives in the modality;

prepare the physicist for competitions;

participate in official sports competition;

prepare psychologically for competitions;

knowing sports rules and regulations;

define career goals and objectives in the modality;

prepare psychologically for competition;

setting career goals and objectives in sport;

maintain nutritional preparation;

participate in official sport competitions;

preparing psychologically for competition;

set career goals and objectives in the sport;

prepare your physique for competitions;

update technical preparation;

update the technical preparation;

prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;

demonstrate personal skills;

update technical readiness;

prepare psychologically for competitions;

knowing the rules and regulations of sport;

prepare physicist for competitions;

define career goals and objectives in the modality;

set goals and career objectives in the sport;

develop strategies and tactics for competition;

setting career goals and objectives in the sport;

preparing psychologically for competition;

develop strategies and tactics for the competition;

prepare the physique for competitions;

know the rules and regulations of sport;

participate in official sports competitions;

Activities

using the rules;

train memorization;

update yourself periodically;

know the penalties of the sport;

set target competitions;

submit psychological evaluation;

follow the nutritional program established by the nutritionist;

prepare the animal for competition;

be ethical;

technically analyze the opponent;

know the competition venue;

participate in unofficial tournaments and competitions;

be determined;

evaluate the type of lane and track of the racetrack;

be serious;

practice flexibility training;

analyze the opposing animal;

master the portuguese language;

knowing the sport score;

replenish fluid during and after training and competition;

submit to the official weigh-in;

participating in technical conferences of the sport;

know the type of flooring at the competition venue;

follow high-level sporting events;

know the type of floor of the competition venue;

practice the technical fundamentals of the sport;

have the ability to deal with defeat;

seek incentives and sponsorships;

analyze opponent behavior;

submit specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;

entry in a timely manner;

training concentration;

prepare yourself to react to adverse situations;

analyze the competition calendar of the modality;

analyze opponent's behavior;

drive the animal;

prepare automobile equipment for competition;

periodize training;

submit to specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;

practice specific physical training of the modality;

participate in social programs;

train visualization;

maintain a good relationship with the media;

submit yourself to the follow-up of a sports psychologist;

practicing muscular resistance exercises;

maintain self-confidence;

practice reflex training;

respect coach, referees and athletes;

plan training schedule;

training regularly;

make decisions;

analyze the physical and climatic conditions of the competition venue;

train concentration;

set the target competitions;

plan a training schedule;

send implement for gauging;

follow the schedules predetermined by the organizing committee;

train relaxation;

practice sport-specific physical training;

practice strength training;

control weight;

periodize training;

practicing muscular endurance exercises;

follow the updated technical instructions;

evaluate the type of lane and racetrack track;

simulate game and competition situations;

submit to the official weigh-in;

be dedicated;

be sociable;

submit psychological assessment;

follow a physical preparation program with professional guidance;

respect the rules;

know the competition regulations;

use specific implements of the modality;

consult a nutritionist;

avoid the ingestion of substances harmful to sports practice;

undo opponent's strengths;

practice speed training;

use the appropriate material for the sport;

be disciplined;

train regularly;

explore the best positioning for performance within the competition area;

develop the specific means for executing the strategy;

be affiliated with the entities responsible for the sport (cf., feder., associations.);

training relaxation;

practice blast training;

have grit;

participate in exchange programs;

define your own competition style;

practice sport specific physical training;

be affiliated with the entities responsible for the sport (conf., feder., associations.);

adapt to the lifestyle required by the profession;

practice agility training;

maintain emotional balance;

simulate plays in training;

submit physical and medical evaluation;

work as a team;

have perseverance;

have a leadership spirit;

have courage;

training under psychological pressure;

diagnose technical deficiencies;

maintain self-esteem;

use sports equipment appropriate to the characteristics of the competition venue;

have humility;

use the appropriate sporting material to the characteristics of the competition venue;

training breathing;

set results goals for short, medium and long term;

analyze the natural obstacles of the competition site;

prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;

develop specific means to execute the strategy;

have a spirit of leadership;

correct technical deficiencies;

knowing the penalties of the sport;

practice reflex training;

setting target competitions;

participate in courses and lectures in the sport;

exploit your opponent's weaknesses;

Sectors that hire Athletics professional the most in the job market

physical conditioning activities
social, sports and similar clubs
recreational and sports equipment rental
sports education
activities of associations for the defense of social rights
higher education - undergraduate and postgraduate
document preparation and specialized administrative support services
other sports activities
elementary school
language teaching

Athletics professional - Career description, activities, functions and salary