Sports Players
Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.
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£6,794
Median salary
New workers start around £732.77. Normal pay is £6,794 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £21,044.87.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
- Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
- Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
- Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
- Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
56
Monitoring
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Speaking
48
Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Mathematics
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Science
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Writing
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