CARRER CLUSTERS

Kenneth moore

MY THREE CAREERS THAT I LIKE

Firefighter: help defend fires and respond to

them.
Coach and scout: Coaches and scouts instruct
amateur and professional athletes, teaching
them the fundamental skills of sports.
Athlete: Athletes and sports competitors
participate in officiated sports events to
entertain spectators

MY AVERAGE PAYOUT FOR MY

JOB ON A GRAPH

WORKING CONDITIONS

When not on the scene of an emergency, firefighters work

at fire stations, where they sleep, eat, and remain on call
during shifts that often last 24 hours. Many work over 40
hours per week. The work can be very dangerous.
Athletes and sports competitors often work irregular hours,
including evenings, weekends, and holidays. They usually
work more than 40 hours a week for several months during
their particular sports season. They may be exposed to all
weather conditions.
Coaches and scouts often work irregular hours, including
evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time coaches
usually work more than 40 hours a week for several months
during the sports season. Coaches travel frequently to
sporting events. Scouts may be required to travel more
extensively when searching for talented athletes.

NATURE OF WORK

Firefighters control fires and respond to other

emergencies, including medical emergencies
Athletes and sports competitors participate in
organized, officiated sporting events to
entertain spectators
Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes
the skills they need to succeed at their sport.
Scouts look for new players and evaluate their
skills and likelihood for success at the college,
amateur, or professional level. Many coaches
are also involved in scouting.

JOB OUTLOOK

Employment of firefighters is projected to grow 7

percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for
all occupations. Competition for jobs will likely be
intense. Physically fit applicants with high test scores
and paramedic
Employment of athletes and sports competitors is
projected to grow 7 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower
than the average for all occupations. Competition for
most professional athlete jobs will remain very strong.
Employment of coaches and scouts is projected to grow
15 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average
for all occupations. Increasing participation in high
school and college sports will boost demand for

EARNINGS

The median annual wage for firefighters was

$45,250 in May 2012.

The median annual wage for athletes and

sports competitors was $40,060 in May 2012.

The median annual wage for coaches and

scouts was $28,360 in May 2012.

EDUCATION FOR THESE JOBS

Postsecondary non-degree award

Postsecondary non-degree award

Bachelors degree

SKILLS

Helping people, fire safety

Can play a sport, people skills, teamwork

Can make a play, teamwork

TASK

Control fires and respond to them

Participate in organized sports like

basketball or football

Coaches and scouts instruct amateur and

professional athletes, teaching them the
fundamental skills of sports

CITATIONS

http://
www.careeronestop.org/Videos/CareerandClus
terVideos/career-and-cluster-videos.aspx
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

http://www.21things4students.net /