Sportsperson

Overview

Sportspersons participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

Day-to-day

• maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
• attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
• deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
• assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
• competing in sporting events
• adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
• promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
• undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances.

Considerations

• irregular hours
• physically demanding
• stressful
• working outdoors.