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Alexander Kouris Block: DB http://people.dbq.edu/students/dvashinko/images/sports.gif. Athlete . Why?. I’m interested in this job because I like playing sports. http://cache.boston.com/images/sports/redsox/2008/08_19_08_pedroia_1024768.jpg. What you do…. A lot of exercise
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Alexander KourisBlock: DBhttp://people.dbq.edu/students/dvashinko/images/sports.gif Athlete
Why? • I’m interested in this job because I like playing sports. http://cache.boston.com/images/sports/redsox/2008/08_19_08_pedroia_1024768.jpg
What you do… • A lot of exercise • Tons of money • http://patsblog.projo.com/moss1214.jpg
Education and Training • You don’t actually need education but it is recommended. • You need to work out a lot and keep in very good shape to play. • You need good flexibility, speed and strength. • http://news.wbru.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Satan-shootout-goal1.jpg
Sample Career Path http://sportsblog.projo.com/allen0206.jpg • Junior Athlete No earnings, but may receive benefits such as small prizes and paid travel Requirements • Decent physical condition Practicing every few days; maintaining healthy dietary regimen; maintaining educational standards • College Athlete No earnings, but may receive benefits such as small prizes, paid travel, and accommodation Requirements • Meet both educational and athletic requirements Practicing daily; constantly training • Professional Athlete 300,000 to however much you and the team owner agree to Requirements • Maintain physical and mental condition Practicing daily; constantly training; traveling.
Working Conditions • http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4540024394_03f2dfc363_o.jpg • You can either play indoors or at night in stadiums • It is warm if indoors but if outdoors it can be very cold
Minimum Wage • The minimum wage for a Professional Athlete is 300 thousand in every sport and in every state. http://www.bossproducts.co.uk/images/products250/E.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_R-_ONwRsAR8/SeyrlPwXEoI/AAAAAAAAAzY/xIbxjjVpZ6E/s320/monkey+baseball.jpgTwo laws for people under 18 at Youth Rues or Department Labor • No more than 3 hours of work on a school day • No more than 8 hours on a non-school day
My favorite company is Apple which is #56 on the top 100 companies • http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Td_pO8ZvDE/TWDuEgAmruI/AAAAAAAAAA4/IT3hitJ9Tp8/s1600/100708_Pudong_Hero_PR.jpeg
Resources • Career Cruising • Department Of Labor • CNN Money • Rules For Youth Workers