In the Air Force:
Pararescue; Pararescue Apprentice; Pararescue Craftsman; Pararescue Helper; Pararescue Manager; Pararescue Superintendent; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP); Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Craftsman; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Helper; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Journeyman; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent
In the Navy:
Basic Swimming and Water Survival Instructor; Helicopter Search and Rescue Aircrew Swimmer; Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Special Operations Tactical Medic (SO-TM); Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers; Surface Rescue Swimmer
Do you dream about a future as a professional athlete? While few people make a living from athletics- dedication to your sport, and outstanding athletic ability, can take you into the big leagues. Athletes and sports competitors carry out game or competition strategies while following the rules and regulations of their sport. They compete in team sports, such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, and individual sports, such as tennis, running, golf, and skiing. They may compete regionally, nationally, or internationally. Athletes train year-round, practicing skills and improving teamwork under the direction of coaches, sports instructors, and athletic trainers. They review video recordings to critique and improve their own performance and analyze their opponents' strategies. Personal qualities that are helpful to athletes include resilience, initiative, self-discipline, and confidence. Sporting events may expose competitors to harsh weather conditions, physical and mental stress, and the risk of injuries... particularly in contact sports. Athletes can expect to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and usually need to travel to compete. There are no education requirements for this career, but athletes usually develop skills by participating in sports in high school, college, or on club teams. Some sports and localities require athletes to be licensed or certified to practice. Public appearances, diet and exercise restrictions, rigorous physical training, and study to improve- are all part of the life of a professional athlete.
What they do:
Compete in athletic events.
On the job, you would:
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
Business
management
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Basic Skills
talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Endurance
exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Physical Strength
lift, push, pull, or carry
exercise for a long time without your muscles getting tired
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Persistence
Initiative
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Electronic mail software
Email software
no high school diploma/GED or bachelor's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
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