Athletes and sports players
Athletes and sport players participate in competitive sporting events. They train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport.
Skill level: SkilledCheck your Wage
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Athletes and sports players - from $2,270 to $8,179 per month - 2026.
- A Athletes and sports players typically earns between $2,270 and $5,073 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,413 and $5,937 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Participating in competitive sporting events
- Participating in regular practice and training sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness and skill
- Undertaking sports promotional activities and media interviews
- Maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
- Deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
- Assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
- Competing in sporting events
- Adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
