Water polo athlete - Salary, Career

How much does an Water polo athlete earn

A Water polo athlete earns between $1.076 and $26.565 per month, with an average monthly salary of $6.145 and a median salary of $1.500 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 1.397 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Water polo athlete
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	6.145	73.744	1.536	31
1º Quartile	1.076	12.917	269	5
Median Salary	1.500	18.000	375	8
3º Quartile	20.260	243.116	5.065	101
Higher Salary	26.565	318.781	6.641	133

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 Water polo athlete

Professional Athletes must:

define career goals and objectives in the modality;

know the rules and regulations of sport;

update the technical preparation;

prepare the physicist for competitions;

prepare the physicist for competition;

knowing sports rules and regulations;

set career goals and objectives in the modality;

set career goals and objectives in the sport;

participate in official sport competitions;

preparing psychologically for competition;

maintain nutritional preparation;

update technical preparation;

setting career goals and objectives in sport;

preparing psychologically for competition;

participate in official sports competitions;

setting career goals and objectives in the sport;

prepare psychologically for competition;

prepare physicist for competition;

prepare physicist for competitions;

develop strategies and tactics for the competition;

update technical readiness;

prepare the physique for competitions;

prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;

prepare your physique for competitions;

demonstrate personal skills;

set goals and career objectives in the sport;

prepare psychologically for competitions;

knowing the rules and regulations of sport;

participate in official sports competition;

prepare psychologically for competition;

develop strategies and tactics for competition;

define career goals and objectives in the modality;

Activities

analyze opponent behavior;

diagnose technical deficiencies;

correct technical deficiencies;

training regularly;

respect coach, referees and athletes;

know the competition regulations;

be dedicated;

practice reflex training;

work as a team;

follow the nutritional program established by the nutritionist;

have humility;

submit specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;

train memorization;

exploit your opponent's weaknesses;

evaluate the type of lane and racetrack track;

submit psychological assessment;

control weight;

send implement for gauging;

prepare yourself to react to adverse situations;

analyze the opposing animal;

undo opponent's strengths;

maintain self-esteem;

practice reflex training;

train concentration;

prepare automobile equipment for competition;

maintain a good relationship with the media;

use specific implements of the modality;

technically analyze the opponent;

explore the best positioning for performance within the competition area;

training breathing;

be serious;

participate in unofficial tournaments and competitions;

master the portuguese language;

define your own competition style;

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

participate in social programs;

set results goals for short, medium and long term;

submit to the official weigh-in;

follow the schedules predetermined by the organizing committee;

training relaxation;

practice the technical fundamentals of the sport;

adapt to the lifestyle required by the profession;

be ethical;

train regularly;

develop specific means to execute the strategy;

know the penalties of the sport;

consult a nutritionist;

evaluate the type of lane and track of the racetrack;

plan training schedule;

submit to the official weigh-in;

practice sport-specific physical training;

simulate game and competition situations;

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

have perseverance;

practicing muscular resistance exercises;

replenish fluid during and after training and competition;

practice sport specific physical training;

know the type of floor of the competition venue;

practice speed training;

update yourself periodically;

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

practice agility training;

training under psychological pressure;

follow high-level sporting events;

develop the specific means for executing the strategy;

be sociable;

drive the animal;

have grit;

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

participate in courses and lectures in the sport;

have the ability to deal with defeat;

knowing the penalties of the sport;

simulate plays in training;

submit psychological evaluation;

know the type of flooring at the competition venue;

seek incentives and sponsorships;

have courage;

practice flexibility training;

maintain emotional balance;

participate in exchange programs;

prepare the animal for competition;

train relaxation;

respect the rules;

knowing the sport score;

train visualization;

practice strength training;

set the target competitions;

plan a training schedule;

training concentration;

maintain self-confidence;

set target competitions;

make decisions;

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

periodize training;

analyze the competition calendar of the modality;

analyze opponent's behavior;

entry in a timely manner;

setting target competitions;

be disciplined;

know the competition venue;

have a spirit of leadership;

have a leadership spirit;

analyze the physical and climatic conditions of the competition venue;

use the appropriate material for the sport;

analyze the natural obstacles of the competition site;

practice blast training;

prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;

participating in technical conferences of the sport;

follow the updated technical instructions;

using the rules;

periodize training;

avoid the ingestion of substances harmful to sports practice;

practicing muscular endurance exercises;

submit physical and medical evaluation;

follow a physical preparation program with professional guidance;

be determined;

practice specific physical training of the modality;

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

Sectors that hire Water polo athlete the most in the job market

social, sports and similar clubs
recreational electronic games exploration
other teaching activities
slaughter of birds
production and promotion of sports events
portals, content providers and other information services on the internet
associative activities
other sports activities
physical conditioning activities
sports education

Water polo athlete - Career description, activities, functions and salary