The race of Sports Technician has become the dream of many people passionate about physical activity and sport in Chile. This field, which combines the love of sport with a scientific approach, covers areas such as physiology and anatomy. Training to become a Sports Technician lasts four semesters, plus a 504-hour work experience, offering a complete and specialized education.
Regarding the salaries and the employability of sports technicians in Chile, the figures are encouraging. According to data from mifuturo.cl, there is an important job field for these professionals, whether working in institutions or independently. Average income varies depending on the type of educational institution in which the degree was obtained.
In terms of income, sports technicians who graduated from universities earn on average a salary of $707,917, while those who come from vocational institutes have an average income of $786,921. Technicians trained in technical training centers earn an average salary of $760,901. These figures show a relatively high employability and a growing demand in the labor market.
Some of the institutions that offer this degree in Chile include the University of Playa Ancha, the University of Los Lagos, the AIEP Professional Institute, the Central Valley Professional Institute, the CFT Santo Tomás and the CFT Arica y Parinacota. These institutions offer programs that prepare students for various job opportunities such as Sports Technician.
The labor field for the sports technicians The career path is broad and varied. They can work in sports schools, universities, gyms, sports clubs and recreational centers. In addition, many technicians choose to become independent, creating their own schools or carrying out personalized training. According to Eduardo Álvarez, a graduate of the AIEP Professional Institute, the salary can vary between $500,000 and $900,000, depending on the hours worked and the type of employment.
