Sportsperson, Kaihākinakina
Also known as
- Footballer, golfer, harness driver, jockey, rugby player, hockey player, tennis player
Sportspeople train and compete in athletic events or competitive sports.
02:00 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$59K to $169K
Most common
$331K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Sportspeople
- usually work irregular and long hours
- usually work at indoor or outdoor sports facilities, and may travel nationally and internationally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be organised, work well in a team and under pressure
Tasks
- Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.
- Practice athletic or artistic skills.
- Participate in athletic events.
- Promote products, activities, or organisations.
- Coach others.
You need experience to become a professional sportsperson.
You need
- experience in playing your sport at a competitive level
You may need
- to register with your sport's national organisation
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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