Equally Considering Sports; Just as Being a Lawyer, Doctor, Indian, or Chief
Do you have a budding interest in Sports? Or maybe you’re thinking of enhancing your athletic abilities into a professional career? Considering a change from your regular 9-5 to occupation in sports may seem drastic for some? Besides the fact that the sports industry is a booming business that generates billions of dollars each year, and that, many sports-related careers promise high salaries and long-term job security; here are some reasons why obtaining a job in sports can be just as rewarding as a lawyer, doctor, or accountant.
Diverse Job Opportunities
Not all professions under the field of sport require you to play a sport. Popular careers in sports include athletic director, trainer, and sports data analyst. With a degree in medicine, you can become a personal Physical Therapist. By educating yourself with the right skillset and gaining the necessary experience, you can see yourself as a Coach or a Physical Education Teacher who brings out the best physiological qualities from an athlete. Use the skills you already have to find what’s best for you. Suppose you wish to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. In that case, you can pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree through the Faculty of Basic Medical Science at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus in a three-year programme.
Increased Stimulation
Whether you become an athlete or a coach, the constant movement obtained from training sessions, practice matches, competitions, and games will always have you finding something new to do. No longer will you shuffle from home to office desk and home again at the end of the day. Sports occupations are very flexible and engaging. Sports careers often take place in unconventional settings, removing you from what is often considered traditional and ‘boring.’ If it’s one thing a sports job will let you do is travel. So, since you may love to travel, why not explore the best of both worlds, a great, fun life, doing what you love, for free.
Community Building
If you also have a passion for community service and volunteerism, the field of sports is a perfect place to pursue. Health and fitness workshops, Local sports competitions, and Athletic training for youth are just a few ways you can improve your community’s standard of living by encouraging regular exercise and healthy lifestyles. After competitive sports careers, many athletes continue to represent their brands and even personal charities through community service ventures and volunteerism. See our article on ‘A Life After Athletics.’
Gain Skills That Impress in the Business World
What if you start a career in sport and then don’t like it? No worries, the skillsets you learn in professional sports are often transferable to other industries. For example, regardless of the areas of sports management you worked in, you would have had the opportunity to refine your communication, finance, and people skills. Therefore, you would transfer those skills into a career as a sports analysis, writer, TV show host, brand manager/spokesperson, etc.
While a professional career in sports might not appear as stable as other traditional professions, any person can successfully add value and earn from a career in sports with the right skills and determination.
Would you choose a career in sports? Share your comments; we would love to hear from you.
