2. Employment Outlook – Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 37 percent from 2008 to 2018. It is expected to grow so much because of the increase of interest in medical care occupations. 2Alex Robertson

3. Salary/Other Benefits – Typically receive benefits because they are usually full time. Depends on experience and job responsibilities, and varies by job setting. 3Alex Robertson Median Annual Wage 39,640 Middle 50% Low -32,070 High-49,250

4. Description of Job Duties – Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all age. They specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of muscle and bone injuries and illnesses usually caused by athletics. 4Alex Robertson

5. Education/qualifications needed for job – A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree. 5Alex Robertson

7. Employment Outlook Coaches and scouts held 225,700 jobs in 2008 About half of coaches and related workers worked part time or maintained variable schedules. 7Austin Reich

8. Salary/ Other Benefits Austin Reich8 Earn an average salary of about $950,000 The perks on offer include pricey luxury suites at schools' stadiums, personal use of private jets, land deals, low-interest home loans, million-dollar annuities, use of vacation homes and family travel accounts.

9. Description of Job duties Instruct the players on proper form and techniques Refine the individual skills and maximize their playing potential Manage the team during the practice sessions and also in the competitions Instill values of sportsmanship and teamwork Select and manage the inventory of the equipment and the supplies Evaluate the opposite team during competitions Direct team strategy to surprise and overpower the opponent's team 9Austin Reich

10. Education/ qualifications needed for job A bachelor's degree 10Austin Reich