Athletes
Career Overview
Athletes participate in competitive sports events on an amateur or professional basis.
People in this occupation:
- Play team sports such as hockey, baseball, football and lacrosse
- May compete in individual sports such as skiing, figure skating, boxing or track and field
- Work for professional team organizations
- May be self-employed
Job Titles
Duties
Athletes perform some or all of the following duties:
- Train under the direction of a coach or trainer to qualify for competition
- Go to scheduled practice and training sessions
- Take part in local, regional, provincial, national or international competitions and sporting events
- Review performance after an event to identify strengths and weaknesses
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
585% Employed Full Time
31%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various sports and recreational settings
- Workers may be exposed to variations in weather
- Some sport occupations pose a risk of injury
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Demonstrated ability in a particular sport, or type of game, is required
- Extensive training under the supervision of a coach is required
- Certification with a particular sports federation may be required
- A background combining athletic training and college or university studies is strongly recommended
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Teaching others how to do something.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
585Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 1.7% |
| Kootenay | 15 | 2.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 330 | 56.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 10 | 1.7% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 65 | 11.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 150 | 25.9% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
270Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 1.5% |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 190 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 30 | 2.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 40 | 0.8% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 270 |
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