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Sportsperson
( Athlete, Yachtie, Tennis Player, Swimmer, Soccer Player, Rugby Player, Racing Driver, Netballer, League Player, Golfer, Cyclist, Cricketer, Basketballer, Australian Rules Footballer )


	Duties and Tasks Specialisations Quick Facts Work Conditions Personal Requirements Case Study Related Industries Labour Market Related Jobs Earnings Related Courses Further Information State Specific Information	Undertaking strength training
	Professional sportspeople earn all or part of their living through participating in sporting events, either as individuals or as members of a team.

Duties and Tasks

Professional sportspeople may perform the following tasks:

maintain a high degree of expertise in their particular sport
attend regular practice sessions and undertake private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
take part in scheduled sporting competitions
repair sporting equipment or organise its repair
undertake sports promotional activities, demonstrations and television appearances
coach individuals, groups and/or teams by demonstrating techniques and supervising practice.

Specialisations

Professional sportspeople usually specialise in one sport, such as Australian Rules football, basketball, boxing, cricket, golf, netball, rugby league, soccer, swimming, tennis and many others, although some may take part in more than one.

Sports Commentator

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Physical Education
Work Demand	Including physical effort
Work Field	Art, Design, Music and Entertainment
Work Interest	Practical or Mechanical Nature or Recreation
Skill Level	Semi-skilled Jobs Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Most sportspeople compete as amateurs (unpaid) until they reach a sufficiently high standard to be offered payment for their performance.

Personal Requirements

physically fit
dedicated to attaining and maintaining a high standard of skill and endurance in a particular sport
good communication skills for promotional work
willing to travel.

Case Study

A Sporting Chance

Related Industries

Broadcasting (except Internet)
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
Sports and Recreation Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Sportspersons, Coaches and Sporting Officials

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Sportspersons, Coaches and Sporting Officials (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Sport and Recreation for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Earnings

Income of persons working full-time, 2006

Sportspersons, Coaches and Related Support Workers
Income per Week	Number	Share (%)

$1000 or more	2,098	31.8
$400 - $599	1,291	19.6
$600 - $799	1,321	20.0
$800 - $999	1,020	15.5
Less than $400	865	13.1

This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006

Sportspersons, Coaches and Related Support Workers
Employment Status	Weekly Income ($)

Full-time	709
Part-time	148

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

ACT Academy of Sport
Northern Territory Institute of Sport
Office for Recreation and Sport
Queensland Academy of Sport
Sportspeople
Tasmanian Institute of Sport
Victorian Institute of Sport

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

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