Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Find out if massage therapy is right for you. A good massage therapist will typically be a people person. You should enjoy helping others feel better and helping them reach their potential. Good communication skills are also needed. If you fit these requirements perhaps becoming a sports massage therapist is the career for you.
Step2
Find out what the local requirements are for becoming a massage therapist in your area. Determine what local government agencies regulate the massage therapy industry.
Step3
Get the proper training. Find a school training program that offers sports massage therapy. Make sure the school meets the educational requirements for the area you wish to work.
Step4
After completing your training look for jobs where there are many athletes. Look in such places as health clubs, colleges and sports medicine clinics. Spas are also in demand for sports massage therapists.