Professional jockey - Salary, Career

How much does an Professional jockey earn

A Professional jockey earns between $1.397 and $3.185 per month, with an average monthly salary of $1.857 and a median salary of $1.800 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 28 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Professional jockey
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	1.857	22.282	464	9
1º Quartile	1.397	16.767	349	7
Median Salary	1.800	21.600	450	8
3º Quartile	2.429	29.153	607	11
Higher Salary	3.185	38.226	796	15

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 Professional jockey

Professional Athletes must:

knowing sports rules and regulations;

participate in official sport competitions;

set career goals and objectives in the sport;

prepare psychologically for competition;

participate in official sports competition;

prepare psychologically for competitions;

prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;

preparing psychologically for competition;

develop strategies and tactics for competition;

update technical preparation;

update the technical preparation;

prepare the physicist for competition;

set career goals and objectives in the modality;

define career goals and objectives in the modality;

prepare physicist for competition;

prepare the physique for competitions;

preparing psychologically for competition;

set goals and career objectives in the sport;

setting career goals and objectives in sport;

know the rules and regulations of sport;

setting career goals and objectives in the sport;

define career goals and objectives in the modality;

prepare physicist for competitions;

demonstrate personal skills;

maintain nutritional preparation;

prepare psychologically for competitions;

update technical readiness;

knowing the rules and regulations of sport;

prepare the physicist for competitions;

participate in official sports competitions;

prepare your physique for competitions;

prepare psychologically for competition;

develop strategies and tactics for the competition;

Activities

set results goals for short, medium and long term;

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

be dedicated;

submit physical and medical evaluation;

setting target competitions;

analyze the physical and climatic conditions of the competition venue;

plan training schedule;

maintain emotional balance;

develop the specific means for executing the strategy;

practice reflex training;

diagnose technical deficiencies;

adapt to the lifestyle required by the profession;

maintain self-esteem;

undo opponent's strengths;

train memorization;

training concentration;

participate in social programs;

knowing the sport score;

use the appropriate material for the sport;

periodize training;

practice speed training;

respect the rules;

simulate game and competition situations;

define your own competition style;

submit psychological assessment;

be disciplined;

analyze the competition calendar of the modality;

analyze opponent's behavior;

entry in a timely manner;

practice agility training;

maintain a good relationship with the media;

analyze the natural obstacles of the competition site;

submit to the official weigh-in;

periodize training;

using the rules;

prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;

analyze the opposing animal;

evaluate the type of lane and racetrack track;

training breathing;

submit to the official weigh-in;

have humility;

know the penalties of the sport;

prepare yourself to react to adverse situations;

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

drive the animal;

know the type of floor of the competition venue;

simulate plays in training;

use specific implements of the modality;

have a leadership spirit;

respect coach, referees and athletes;

follow the updated technical instructions;

training under psychological pressure;

be ethical;

correct technical deficiencies;

train visualization;

have grit;

participate in courses and lectures in the sport;

practice strength training;

replenish fluid during and after training and competition;

analyze opponent behavior;

follow a physical preparation program with professional guidance;

control weight;

be determined;

update yourself periodically;

prepare automobile equipment for competition;

have a spirit of leadership;

participate in unofficial tournaments and competitions;

participate in exchange programs;

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

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

seek incentives and sponsorships;

have courage;

practice sport specific physical training;

train concentration;

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

follow high-level sporting events;

have perseverance;

practicing muscular resistance exercises;

practicing muscular endurance exercises;

submit psychological evaluation;

set target competitions;

know the type of flooring at the competition venue;

practice specific physical training of the modality;

consult a nutritionist;

follow the nutritional program established by the nutritionist;

participating in technical conferences of the sport;

know the competition regulations;

practice blast training;

explore the best positioning for performance within the competition area;

training regularly;

master the portuguese language;

evaluate the type of lane and track of the racetrack;

be sociable;

knowing the penalties of the sport;

submit specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;

training relaxation;

send implement for gauging;

plan a training schedule;

practice reflex training;

maintain self-confidence;

be serious;

work as a team;

prepare the animal for competition;

practice flexibility training;

practice the technical fundamentals of the sport;

train regularly;

follow the schedules predetermined by the organizing committee;

train relaxation;

technically analyze the opponent;

develop specific means to execute the strategy;

avoid the ingestion of substances harmful to sports practice;

exploit your opponent's weaknesses;

have the ability to deal with defeat;

make decisions;

know the competition venue;

set the target competitions;

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

practice sport-specific physical training;

Sectors that hire Professional jockey the most in the job market

horse breeding
breeding cattle for beef
retailer of fuels for motor vehicles
physical conditioning activities
activities of associations for the defense of social rights
egg production
breeding cattle for milk
hotels
cultivation of other temporary crop plants
temporary labor lease

Professional jockey - Career description, activities, functions and salary