Athletes / Sports Competitors
An Athlete or Sports Competitor participates in competitive sporting events. Trains and competes, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport.
About this Career
Average Salary
£23,136New workers start at around £11,812. Normal pay is £23,136 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,016
Annual Openings
27Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
- Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
- Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
- Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
- Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Learning | 66% |
| Learning Strategies | 65% |
| Critical Thinking | 56% |
| Monitoring | 52% |
| Speaking | 48% |
| Active Listening | 46% |
| Reading Comprehension | 32% |
| Mathematics | 29% |
| Science | 26% |
| Writing | 24% |