Athlete Job Description

• Job Description
  An athlete, also known as sportsperson, is someone who is trained to compete in a sport involving speed, endurance or strength. A professional athlete undergoes intense physical training and follows a strict dietary regimen.
  
  The typical work of an athlete not only includes competing in professional, semi-professional or amateur sports events; they have to follow training programmes to maintain a high standard of fitness and most have to seek sponsorship and financial support.
  
  Professional athletes are supported by managers who organise travel, accommodation and publicity.
  
  They also work with trainers, coaches, nutritionists, sports scientists and sports psychologists.
• - What I dont like about the job
  The training hours are long and athletes have to stick to a strict diet and daily routine that will constrain their lifestyle. Most amateurs will also have to combine sport with employment to supplement income and professional sportspeople need to consider alternative careers as sporting careers are usually short-lived.
• - What I like about the job
  The best part of the job is that it combines work and play if there is a passion for the sport that the athlete is competing for. Many professional sportspeople who win titles or earn sponsorship deals gain fame and fortune.
• - Work Hours
  Athletes are expected to train religiously with long hours and training may take place in all weather and conditions.
• - Who may like this job
  Sporting talents with a passion for their niche sport as it takes a high level of commitment and daily practices to become a professional athlete. Many sporting enthusiasts dream of being part of their favourite soccer club or fantasize about playing for the next Wimbledon.
• - Salary Range
  Amateurs may need sponsorship or other forms of employment for financial support. Professional athletes have large incomes from sponsorship deals. In the United States, the average annual salary for athletes in 2008 was $79,460. The highest paid athlete in 2009 was Tiger Woods who earned $110 million.

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