Athletes and sports competitors
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$77,300/yrHigh school diploma + specialized training | College athletics (competitors) | Certific…↑ Above Average
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Sports is bigger than playing the game.
Athletes & Competition
The people who play, compete, and officiate the games.
3 careers →Coaching & Player Development
Help athletes get better, safer, and stronger.
5 careers →Sports Medicine
Keep athletes healthy and get injured players back in the game.
13 careers →Psychology & Mental Performance
The mental side of winning: focus, confidence, and pressure.
3 careers →Fitness & Human Performance
Train the body to move faster, jump higher, and last longer.
4 careers →Nutrition
Fuel athletes with the right food and hydration.
2 careers →Data & Analytics
Turn numbers and video into a competitive edge.
7 careers →Technology & AI
Build the apps, systems, and AI behind modern sports.
15 careers →Engineering & Equipment
Design the gear, wearables, and machines athletes rely on.
8 careers →Apparel & Footwear
Design the uniforms, shoes, and gear athletes wear.
3 careers →Business & Management
Run the teams, venues, and organizations behind the sport.
10 careers →Marketing & Sponsorship
Grow the fanbase and land the brand deals.
11 careers →Sales, Ticketing & Retail
Fill the seats and move the merchandise.
7 careers →Finance & Accounting
Manage the money, salary caps, and budgets.
6 careers →Law, Compliance & Representation
Contracts, rules, and the agents who represent athletes.
6 careers →Media & Broadcasting
Tell the story of the game to millions of fans.
14 careers →Graphic & Creative Design
Create the logos, graphics, and motion that fans see everywhere.
6 careers →Events & Hospitality
Make game day and big events run smoothly.
8 careers →Stadium, Facilities & Grounds
Build and maintain the venues and playing surfaces.
11 careers →Education, Youth & Recreation
Coach, teach, and run programs for the next generation.
4 careers →eSports
Compete, coach, and produce in competitive gaming.
6 careers →Entrepreneurship
Start and own your own sports business.
5 careers →Surprise me
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Umpires, referees, and other sports officials
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$38,500/yrHigh school diploma + specialized training | College athletics (competitors) | Certific…⇧ Strong
Coaches and scouts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$45,920/yrBachelor's in Education, Psychology, or related field | Master's degree (often required…↗ Steady
Athletic trainers
Help injured athletes recover and prevent injuries before they happen.
$60,250/yrBachelor’s + credential for many teaching roles | Associate roles (paraprofessional) in…↑ Above Average
Physical therapists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$101,020/yrCertificate/Associate for many tech roles | Bachelor’s+ for nursing/advanced roles | Li…↑ Above Average
Clinical and counseling psychologists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$95,830/yrBachelor’s+ common↑ Above Average
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainers design and lead exercise programs tailored to individual clients' fitness goals.
$42,000/yrTraining programs/workshops | Associate/Bachelor's in Performing Arts (optional) | Port…⇧ Strong
Dietitians and nutritionists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$73,850/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↗ Steady
Sports Data Analyst
Turn numbers and game film into a real competitive advantage.
$68,200/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong
Data scientists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$112,590/yrBachelor’s common⇧ Strong
Sports Software Developer
Build the apps, analytics tools, and fan platforms sports runs on.
$133,080/yrBachelor’s common, but portfolios/coding bootcamps can work | Projects matter a lot⇧ Strong
UX designers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
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