Careers for Sports Nuts and Other Athletic Types

The inspiring Careers for You series shows career explorers how to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests—and find new happiness in the workplace. Vital information on each job includes:

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• Stories of success from each field
• Advice on assessing job skills and marketing them well in an interview
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Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types

Behind every superstar is a team of people getting paid to do what they love. The world of sports is a wide-open playing field for people of various talents looking for rewarding, fulfilling careers. If you can't get enough sports and want to earn a lucrative salary doing what you love, this practical guide is for you. In Careers for Sports Nuts, you'll learn how the sports obsessed like yourself can earn a healthy living as:

• Head Coaches
• Athletic Trainers
• Publicists
• Managers
• Directors of Concessions
• Physical Educators
• Sports Medicine Professionals
• Score Keepers
• Broadcasters
• Game Officials
• Fitness Center Operators
• Administrators

Inside you'll find all the information you need on salaries, working conditions, and opportunities for professional advancement. Written for newcomers and career changers alike, Careers for Sports Nuts will show you how to gain the competitive advantage to land your dream job.

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