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Athlete
Athletes participate in competitive sports events on an amateur or professional basis. They play team sports such as hockey, baseball, football and lacrosse, or compete in individual sports such as skiing, figure skating, boxing or track and field. Athletes are employed by professional team organizations or they may be self-employed.
Possible Titles:
athlete baseball player boxer figure skater football player golfer harness race driver hockey player jockey professional athlete skier sprinter track athlete
Responsibilities:
Athlete can perform some or all of the following duties:
Train under the direction of a coach or trainer to qualify for competition
Attend scheduled practice and training sessions
Participate in local, regional, provincial, national or international competitions and sporting events
Assess performance after an event to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Employment Requirments:
Demonstrated ability in a particular sport is required.
Extensive training under the supervision of a coach is required.
Certification with a particular sports federation may be required.
A background combining athletic training and college or university studies is strongly recommended.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada