{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:48.059Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-2021.00","title":"Athletes and Sports Competitors","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"71","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers competitive athletes and sports competitors operating in training facilities, practice venues, and competitive arenas across amateur and professional settings, from entry-level participation through elite leadership and organizational representation.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Scheduled practice sessions — attend consistently and on time under direct coach supervision at a training facility.","Basic sport rules and regulations — recognize and follow during introductory competitive events with referee guidance.","Warm-up and cool-down routines — perform as instructed by an athletic trainer before and after practice sessions.","Coach instructions prior to events — receive, acknowledge, and attempt to apply during supervised competition.","Personal athletic equipment — identify, inspect for basic damage, and store properly after each training session.","Physical conditioning exercises — complete assigned drills and repetitions under the direction of a professional coach.","Post-performance feedback — listen actively and record key points provided by coaching staff after competitive events.","Nutrition and hydration guidelines — follow basic plans provided by health professionals to support training readiness.","Team meeting protocols — participate respectfully, listen to teammate input, and follow group directives during briefings.","Personal performance data — track basic statistics such as times, scores, or repetitions using a provided spreadsheet or log."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Athletic performance assessment — review personal competition results, identify recurring strengths and weaknesses, and discuss adjustments with a coach.","Sport-specific equipment maintenance — clean, repair minor wear, and replace consumable parts routinely between competitive seasons.","Physical fitness levels — maintain through self-directed regular training, balanced nutrition, and periodic check-ins with health professionals.","Competition regulations and officiating signals — interpret and apply correctly across varied competitive settings with minimal coach prompting.","Pre-competition preparation routines — organize personal warm-up, mental readiness, and equipment checks with limited oversight.","Skill development exercises — execute coach-designed drills independently and adapt effort based on observed gaps in performance.","Post-event performance discussions — engage constructively with coaching staff, contributing specific observations about in-game decisions.","Media and public appearance obligations — fulfill basic team representation duties such as brief interviews or community event attendance.","Time management across training, competition, and recovery — balance schedule demands using calendar or office suite software tools.","Peer coordination during team practice — adjust personal positioning and timing in response to teammates' movements in familiar drills."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Performance self-analysis — independently assess competition film and statistical data to identify tactical weaknesses and implement targeted improvements.","Equipment condition and compliance — manage full inspection, maintenance, and replacement cycles for all personal sport equipment meeting regulatory standards.","Advanced physical conditioning — design and execute personalized training regimens integrating strength, stamina, and explosive power metrics across a competitive season.","Complex in-game decision making — evaluate rapidly changing competitive situations and select optimal actions under pressure without coach intervention.","Rules and strategy application — apply nuanced understanding of sport regulations to gain competitive advantages in high-stakes events.","Cross-functional collaboration with sports staff — communicate detailed physical and tactical feedback to coaches, trainers, and analysts to refine preparation plans.","Public and media representation — deliver polished speeches, conduct media interviews, and participate in charity events that positively reflect the organization.","Injury prevention and recovery monitoring — recognize early warning signs of physical strain and coordinate with health professionals to adjust training loads proactively.","Mentorship of developing athletes — model correct technique and competitive mindset during shared training sessions, offering structured informal guidance.","Performance reporting tools — use analytical or scientific software to interpret competition data and present findings to coaching staff using presentation software."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational performance culture — establish standards of achievement orientation, perseverance, and self-discipline that define team identity across a full competitive program.","Strategic season planning — lead collaborative development of multi-month training and competition schedules aligned with peak performance targets and organizational goals.","Athlete development pipeline — mentor and evaluate emerging and developing athletes, providing structured feedback that accelerates skill acquisition at scale.","Media and brand strategy — direct the team or club's public communications approach, overseeing spokesperson activities, social media presence, and marketing partnerships.","Cross-departmental resource coordination — liaise with personnel, management, and external sponsors using ERP and office suite platforms to align operational and athletic priorities.","High-performance environment design — influence facility, equipment procurement, and sports science investment decisions to optimize conditions for elite competition.","Crisis and stress management leadership — model composure and decisive judgment during high-pressure competitive failures, guiding team psychological resilience.","Community and stakeholder engagement — represent the sport at an industry or governing-body level through speaking engagements, charity leadership, and youth program advocacy.","Long-term athlete health stewardship — champion evidence-based nutrition, recovery, and mental health practices organization-wide, collaborating with medical professionals to set policy.","Competitive intelligence and innovation — analyze emerging tactical trends and rule changes across the sport landscape and introduce adaptive strategies that maintain organizational competitive edge."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}