In smaller schools, one person may coach several sports. At large schools, coaching a single sport, such as basketball, can be a full-time job. These coaches may supervise assistant coaches in addition to their other duties. Professional sports team coaches have the most prestige, but they also have the least job security. If the teams have losing seasons, coaches may lose their jobs.
Athletic trainers help athletes get in shape and stay fit so they can compete in sports.
For more information about these workers, see the Athletic Trainers specialty. Professional Athletes is in the Legal, Social, and Recreation Services Career Cluster.