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Sports Player
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.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 4% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* This is not likely to lead to a great demand for new workers due to retirement
*This is based on national data

£6,794
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for sports player is £6,794

454 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 454. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for sports player roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £6,794 per year. That is about £566 per month or £3.48 per hour. New workers generally start on £733, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £21,045
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 454 people are employed in the region.