1. My Career Presentation
Unit 1 – Workforce Essentials
Sample Student

2. Scout
A scout is a career that involves matching an athlete to a particular college or professional sports team.
A scout should be a sport enthusiast.
A scout must be a self-starter.
A scout must be a go-getter.
A scout must be a people person.
A scout must enjoy working with young people.

3. Nature of the Work Irregular Hours More than 40 hours a week is common
Travel
Indoor and Outdoor Work
Some adverse weather conditions
People person
Must have salesmanship
Some self-employed

4. Education and Training
Bachelor’s Degree
Usually in the areas of sports medicine, fitness, education or business and marketing
Experience required
Some start as talent spotter
Others as coaches or athletes
Networking and connections are directly tied to success
Gain as salesperson, as an athlete, or some other on field/on court related occupation

5. Job Outlook Expected to grow 6% through 2024
Growth is due to increase in participation in high school and college sports porgrams
Fastest growing areas
Smaller colleges
Women’s sports
Competition is keen
Entrepreneurial opportunities exist

6. Earnings Average pay is $31,000 High end pay is over $70,000
Low end pay is $18,000
Self-employment could result in higher earnings

7. Related occupations Athlete Trainer (Fitness and Athletic)
High School Coach
Salesperson
Dietician
Umpire or Referee
Broadcast Announcer
Marketing Director

8. Is this a match for me ENTP
Extroverted—outgoing; gain my energy from being around people
Intuitor – ability to read people
Thinker– can be matter of fact and look at tangibles rather than intangibles
Perceiver – ability to think on my feet; embrace change
Entrepreneurial Potential
Want to own my own business one day
Like the diversity and the travel
Love Challenges
Sports Enthusiast
Don’t want to coach