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Elite athlete

Analyze performance metrics and refine techniques while collaborating with coaches to achieve peak performance in competitive sports.

15 000 – 150 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education often with specialized sports training
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Medium
Employability
Long
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Medium
Employability
Long
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
15 000 – 30 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
30 000 – 70 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
70 000 – 150 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à la carrière de sportif de haut niveau se fait généralement par la détection de talents dans les clubs sportifs, les écoles spécialisées et les centres de formation nationaux, avec un suivi personnalisé et des compétitions régulières.

Training — Belgium

La formation d'un sportif de haut niveau repose principalement sur un entraînement intensif et spécialisé dès le plus jeune âge, complété par des formations en sciences du sport et des certifications spécifiques délivrées par les fédérations sportives nationales.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché du sport de haut niveau est compétitif et dépend fortement des performances, des contrats de sponsoring et des opportunités dans les clubs professionnels ou les équipes nationales.

Les reconversions vers des métiers liés au sport sont fréquentes.

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