Becoming a water boy for the NFL is a tough task but with these steps it can become a reality for you. Water boys for the NFL (National Football League) make about $50,000 to $70,000 annually. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. These jobs are not easy, but if you take it seriously and do your research most positions aren’t too hard to obtain.
The NFL combines athleticism and strategy in each game that is truly one for the ages. Each team spends the entire week preparing for their opponent. These preparations include drawing up plays, running drills and practicing plays on the field.
How To Become A Water Boy For The Nfl
Becoming a water boy for an NFL team puts you directly in touch with America’s most popular professional sport. Water boys are on constant alert, providing much-needed hydration for practicing or competing athletes. Obtaining a water boy position may seem glamorous to football enthusiasts, but the jobs are few. Nevertheless, with work and a little luck, you can find yourself one step closer to a position as an NFL water boy.
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Talk to anyone you know, or have a connection with, in professional football. Discuss your desire with college coaches. Introduce yourself politely and explain your wish. Ask your personal connections for assistance in applying for a spot on an NFL team as a water boy. Knowing the right people or making yourself known to them can help expedite your hiring.
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Visit the official NFL website. Scroll to the bottom of the home page. Click on the “League” or “Team” link under the Jobs category. Select the “Internships and Entry Level Positions” link on the side of the page. Select the highlighted link at the bottom of the page to apply for a position. Include a professional resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications and enthusiasm for a position as a water boy. Note your previous experience as a college football water boy, for example.
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Go to the Teamwork Online website. Select the “Football” link from the top of the home page. Choose “NFL Teams” from the provided list. Click on the provided link to gain insight on how to apply for positions. Apply for any of the currently listed positions.
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How to Become a Water Boy for the NBA
Any young NBA fan would love to get up close and personal with his favorite pro basketball players. One of the only ways to do this is to become a water boy in the NBA. A water boy sits on the bench and dispenses water to some of pro basketball’s biggest stars. Since everyone wants to do a job like this, you will have to do some work to land this position.
Watch as many games as possible to know what a water boy does and doesn’t get to do. Pay attention to where he sits on the bench, when he approaches players with water or whether the players come to him. Knowing how to act as a water boy will give you a leg up on the competition.
Contact your local NBA team to find out how they decide who gets to be a water boy. Many teams hold tryouts and others simply have raffles. Each NBA team has a different method of picking water boys. Learn all you can to increase your chance of getting that dream job.
Ask your parents and relatives if they have any connections with the NBA team. It doesn’t have to be players or coaches; anyone who works in the office can be a great way to get an inside track to becoming a water boy.
Attend the tryout if that is how your team picks water boys. Ask in advance what skills they look for and practice those skills as often as you can.
Fill out any required paperwork or entry forms if the team holds a raffle to pick its water boys. Fill out all the material and submit your entry as soon as possible in order to sit courtside.
