Find Your Dream Job (100 Points)
Let’s find your dream job! You will do research to find your dream job in the health field and what type of education and skills you will need to get this job. The purpose of this activity is to help you gain a better understanding of how your intended major, future education goals, and skills need to be applied to the career you want. You will be expected to discuss this in class and it will be included on your ePortfolio.
Research – 50 points
- List your dream job or jobs. In a perfect world, one day you will be Athletic Trainer. Briefly describe what you’ll do in this role. What knowledge, skills, or abilities do you think you will need for this job?
As an athletic trainer, you work with athletes to prevent, diagnose, and treat sports-related injuries. You provide immediate care during games and practices, develop rehabilitation programs, and educate athletes on injury prevention and proper techniques.
For this job, you’ll need knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, as well as skills in injury assessment and treatment. Strong communication and decision-making abilities are also essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Complete the quiz at https://advance.appily.com/careers/healthcare/quiz
- Were you surprised by the results of the quiz compared to what you listed as your dream role? Yes, I was surprised, because my dream job doesn’t include what my result listed.
- Find at least 3 job postings that seem close to your dream job. Examples of where to search: Indeed.com, LinkedIn, USA Jobs, Glassdoor, or just Google the job you want to find! Strength and condition coach, Athletic Coach, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
- Copy and paste the job posting links below. Make sure you include the following information: 1 Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach – Norfolk, VA 23504 – Indeed.com
2 Athletic Coach – Norfolk, VA 23507 – Indeed.com
3 Strength and Conditioning Coach – Newport News, VA 23604 – Indeed.com
- C. Identify the salary range
$48,420
- How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required? High School Diploma Graduating from high school is the first step toward becoming an athletic trainer. Professional Certifications
- College Degree An athletic trainer is required to hold a master’s degree.
- What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
- Providing athletic training services
- Applying tape, bandages, and braces to protect or prevent injuries
- Evaluating injuries and providing first aid
- Implementing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes and developing injury prevention programs
- Job Posting Number 1: Strength and condition coach
- Identify the salary range 75,000-78,000
- How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required?
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- Gain practical experience through internships or volunteering
- What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
The duties and responsibilities of a strength and conditioning coach can vary depending on their client’s needs. However, some common duties and responsibilities include designing and implementing training programs, monitoring clients’ progress, providing motivation and support, and educating clients about nutrition and exercise.
2. Job Posting Number 2: Athletic Coach
- Identify the salary range 29,000-71,000
- How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required? 5-6 years of experience, obtain a bachelor’s degree in fields such as sports science, physical education or kinesiology.
- What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
- Suggesting new techniques
- Being a role model
- Offering lifestyle advice
- Assessing safety risks
3. Job Posting Number 3: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
A. Identify the salary range 60,000-70,000
B. How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required? 2+ years of coaching experience, a bachelor’s degree, NCAA Certification Exam
C. What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of the women’s basketball program, including practice and game, preparation, recruiting and retention of student-athletes.
Part 2: Apply to your Dream Job – 50 points
- Think about the job postings you submitted for Part 1, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll need. Did these jobs match what you had in mind for your dream job? Did you find your dream job? Describe the similarities and differences. Yes, the jobs i choose match to what i had in mind with my dream job. The similarities are that they all work with athletes, the difference is they all have different jobs in positions that contribute to the athletes.
- From the 3 job postings you found, choose one job you want the most, and use the list of skills required for the job of interest. The assistant women’s basketball coach, The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all aspects of the women’s basketball program, including practice and game, preparation, recruiting and retention of student-athletes.
Identify skills you already have and identify skills you are still building or need more experience performing. Discuss options to sharpen or learn the skills you will need to gain. They also need to know how to teach fundamentals, research new drills to prepare their position group, and how to attack an opponent’s weaknesses. Basically, they should become an expert in their area – and know the game inside and out.