Provides spiritual care and counseling to a professional or college sports team.
Leads a chapel service before game day, talks with a player struggling after an injury, and travels with the team on road trips.
Often part-time and support-raised; NFL/NBA chaplains vary widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's plus ministry training; many are part-time or volunteer with an organization like Athletes in Action.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Theology, Sport Ministry.
Growing about average. Very small field; estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Supporting athletes after injuries and losses depends on human trust and presence.
Classes: Psychology, Physical education, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2011.
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