5251-NOC

Athletes

(NOC 53200)
Annual Earnings
$58,397
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, less than 2 years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
200

Career Overview

Athletes participate in competitive sports events on an amateur or professional basis.

People in this occupation:

  • Play team sports such as hockey, baseball, football and lacrosse
  • May compete in individual sports such as skiing, figure skating, boxing or track and field
  • Work for professional team organizations
  • May be self-employed

 

Duties

Athletes perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Train under the direction of a coach or trainer to qualify for competition
  • Go to scheduled practice and training sessions
  • Take part in local, regional, provincial, national or international competitions and sporting events
  • Review performance after an event to identify strengths and weaknesses

 

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$58,397

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$52.99/hr
Median$28.00/hr
Low$18.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

585

% Employed Full Time

31%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various sports and recreational settings
  • Workers may be exposed to variations in weather
  • Some sport occupations pose a risk of injury

 

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Athlete
Baseball player
Boxer
Figure skater
Football player
Golfer
Harness race driver
Hockey player
Jockey
Professional athlete
Skier
Sprinter
Track athlete

Education, Training and Skills

  • Demonstrated ability in a particular sport, or type of game, is required
  • Extensive training under the supervision of a coach is required
  • Certification with a particular sports federation may be required
  • A background combining athletic training and college or university studies is strongly recommended

 

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Skills

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Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

72%
Active Listening

Giving 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.

68%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

65%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

56%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

56%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

53%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

53%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

50%
Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

50%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

585
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 10 1.7%
Kootenay 15 2.6%
Mainland/Southwest 330 56.9%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 10 1.7%
Thompson-Okanagan 65 11.2%
Vancouver Island/Coast 150 25.9%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

200
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 0.5%
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 130 1.0%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 20 0.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 40 0.9%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Information, Culture And Recreation200
Educational Services0
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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