Selected Geography: Florida

Standard Occupational(SOC) Code: 272021
Standard Occupational(SOC) Title: Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

Wages for Year 2010
Entry Average Experienced
$20,319.30$57,391.79$75,929.05

Occupational Projections
2017 Projected
Employment
Annual
Growth Rate
Annual
Total Openings
2,0110.50%59

Skills Description
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge Description
BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.


Experience Definition
Overall ExperiencePrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job TrainingEmployees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
EducationMost occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

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Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation - Labor Market Statistics
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