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Employment
Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers held about 212,000 jobs in 2004. Coaches and scouts held 178,000 jobs; athletes, 17,000; and umpires, referees, and other sports officials, 16,000. Nearly 37 percent of athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers worked part time, while 20 percent maintained variable schedules. Many sports officials and coaches receive such small and irregular payments for their services, occasional officiating at club games, for example, that they may not consider themselves employed in these occupations, even part time. Among those employed in wage and salary jobs, 30 percent held jobs in private educational services. About 15 percent worked in amusement, gambling, and recreation industries, including golf and tennis clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, judo and karate schools, riding stables, swim clubs, and other sports and recreation facilities. Another 9 percent worked in the spectator sports industry. About 1 out of 4 workers in this occupation was self-employed, earning prize money or fees for lessons, scouting, or officiating assignments. Many other coaches and sports officials, although technically not self-employed, have such irregular or tenuous working arrangements that their working conditions resemble those of self-employment.
Earnings
Median annual earnings of athletes were $48,310 in May 2004. However, the highest paid professional athletes earn much more. Median annual earnings of umpires and related workers were $21,260 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $16,870 and $31,390. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $14,160, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $44,140. In May 2004, median annual earnings of coaches and scouts were $26,350. The middle 50 percent earned between $17,230 and $40,460. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $13,320, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $57,800. However, the highest paid professional coaches earn much more. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of coaches and scouts in May 2004 are shown below:Colleges, universities, and professional schools$36,610 Other amusement and recreation industries 26,340 Other schools and instruction 22,560 Elementary and secondary schools 21,970 Civic and social organizations 19,020 Earnings vary by level of education, certification, and geographic region. Some instructors and coaches are paid a salary, while others may be paid by the hour, per session, or based on the number of participants.
Related Occupations
Athletes and coaches use their extensive knowledge of physiology and sports to instruct, inform, and encourage sports participants. Other workers with similar duties include dietitians and nutritionists; physical therapists; recreation workers; fitness workers; recreational therapists; and teachers, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary.
Common Lay Titles
Archer
Auto Racer
Automobile Racer
Ball Player
Barrel Racer
Baseball Pitcher
Baseball Player
Basketball Player
Bicycle Racer
Bicyclist
Billiard Player
Bowler
Boxer
Bug Worker
Bull Rider
Car Racer
Cyclist
Dirt Bike Racer
Diver
Drag Car Racer
Equestrian
Exerciser
Figure Skater
Football Player
Golf Professional
Golfer
Hockey Player
Horse Racer
Horseman
House Player
Ice Skater
Jai Alai Player
Jockey
Kick Boxer
Major League Baseball Player
Minor League Baseball Player
Motocross Racer
Motorcycle Racer
Motorcyclist
NASCAR Driver (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Driver)
NBA Player (National Basketball Association Player)
NFL Player (National Football League Player)
Oarsman
Pitcher
Pool Player
Powerbuilder
Prize Fighter
Professional Athlete
Professional Bass Fisherman
Professional Caster
Professional Golf Tournament Player
Professional Poker Player
Professional Skateboarder
Professional Soccer Player
Professional Wrestler
Pugilist
Race Car Driver
Racecar Driver
Racing Car Driver
Rodeo Performer
Roller Skater
Rower
Show Horse Driver
Skater
Skier
Snowboarder
Soccer Player
Softball Player
Stock Car Driver
Sulky Driver
Surfer
Swimmer
Tennis Player
Tennis Professional
Volleyball Player
Wrestler
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
 | Ashford University | Online | | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Waltham, MA 02452 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Stamford, CT 06902 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Hoboken, NJ 07030 | | American Academy of Personal Training | Campus | New York, NY 10011 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19116 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Manassas, VA 20111 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Falls Church, VA 22046 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Alpharetta, GA 30005 | | Body Design Personal Training | Campus | Marietta, GA 30062 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | McDonough, GA 30253 | | Keiser University | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 | | Keiser University | Campus | Jacksonville, FL 32216 | | Keiser University | Campus | Tallahassee, FL 32309 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Maitland, FL 32751 | | Keiser University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32807 | | Keiser University | Campus | Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Pompano Beach, FL 33064 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Miami, FL 33126 | | Keiser University | Campus | Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 | | Keiser University | Campus | West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | | Keiser University | Campus | Lakeland, FL 33805 | | Heritage Institute | Campus | Fort Myers, FL 33912 | | Florida College of Natural Health | Campus | Bradenton, FL 34208 | | Keiser University | Campus | Sarasota, FL 34240 | | Keiser University | Campus | Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | | Huntington College of Health Sciences | Campus | Knoxville, TN 37919 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Richmond Heights, OH 44143 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Rochester Hills, MN 48307 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Turnersville, NJ 55000 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | White Bear, MN 55110 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Shakopee, MN 55379 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Richfield, MN 55423 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Plymouth, MN 55447 | | Duluth Business University | Campus | Dultuh, MN 55807 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Rochester, MN 55901 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Waite Park, MN 56387 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Skokie, IL 60077 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Lisle, IL 60532 | | Heritage College | Campus | Kansas City, MO 64131 | | Pinnacle Career Institute | Campus | Kansas City, MO 64131 | | Pinnacle Career Institute | Campus | Lawrence, KS 66046 | | Heritage College | Campus | Oklahoma City, OK 73149 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Dallas, TX 75220 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | North Richland Hills, TX 76180 | | Heritage College | Campus | Denver, CO 80212 | | Utah Career College | Campus | West Jordan, UT 84088 | | Eagle Gate College | Campus | Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | | SETS School of Exercise Training and Science | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85016 | | Apollo College | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85017 | | Argosy University | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85086 | | Apollo College | Campus | Tucson, AZ 85705 | | Universal Schools and Colleges | Campus | Riverside, CA 92507 | | Career Networks Institute | Campus | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | | Santa Barbara Business College | Campus | Ventura, CA 93003 | | Santa Barbara Business College | Campus | Santa Barbara, CA 93111 | | Santa Barbara Business College | Campus | Bakersfield, CA 93309 | | Ohlone College | Campus | Fremont, CA 94539 | | National Personal Training Institute | Campus | Bellevue, WA 98004 |
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