JOIN FOR FREE - We look forward to seeing you!
You are or have been active in one of the two top leagues in team sports or you are or have been an individual athlete at national level and would like to develop professionally? Then we look forward to welcoming you to the Athletes Network!
Athletes Network - Startseite
Athletes Network
WHERE ELITE SPORT MEETS
BUSINESS
We are the Swiss network for active and former athletes - jobs, training and community - everything for a successful career during and after your sports career in one place.
For athletes
Network
Network with representatives from our partner companies at our events. Exchange ideas with athletes from different sports & career levels.
Career opportunities
Gain access to exciting job offers for during and after your top-class sports career through our network. Discover location- and time-independent training and further education programmes from our partner companies and benefit from discounts and scholarships.
Inspiration
Apply for exciting presentation topics at our partner companies and give a presentation at their events. We will compensate you for this commitment.
Support & Coaching
We support you in your job search free of charge. You can also benefit from various coaching options.
For companies
Network
Attract athletes as potential employees for internships, trainee programs or permanent positions and benefit from their discipline, resilience, agility, feedback culture, sense of responsibility, performance orientation and ambition.
Top-Talente
Gain access to a unique pool of performance-orientated, resilient and team-oriented personalities.
Integration of the athlete mindset for your company
Use the mindset of top athletes - as speakers at your events or as motivated talents for internships, trainee programmes or permanent positions. Benefit from their experience, discipline and performance-orientation.
Permanent position, Trainee, Internship, Working student
Find the perfect job
- Are you still active in your sports career and looking for an internship or a part-time job?
- Have you just finished your sports career and are now seeking a new challenge?
- Have you stepped away from your sports career some time ago, gained some experience in the business world, and are now looking to take the next step in your career?
No matter where you are in your journey – our partners offer a variety of opportunities to help you develop professionally. Our partners believe in the unconventional career path of athletes and are keen to integrate the Athletes Mindset, which you’ve cultivated throughout your sports career, into their organizations.
Simon Bodenmann
Former ice hockey player
"Working with the Athletes Network gives me the confidence to continue to focus fully on hockey."
André Krause
CEO of Sunrise
"As a Main Partner of Athletes Network, we access a unique pool of outstanding personalities."
Petra Klingler
Sport climber
"Knowing that all doors are still open to me after my sporting career gives me the security and freedom to enjoy my last years in top-level sport to the full."
Juan Beer
CEO of Zurich Switzerland
"For Zurich as a modern and forward-looking employer, our partnership with the Athletes Network is a unique opportunity to build future-ready capabilities while creating meaningful societal impact."
Athletes
Let’s go to the gym!
01/26
EVENTS
Sign up for the Job & Education Fair in Zurich!
01/26
Über uns
Happy New Year!
12/25
Events
12th Athletes Day
11/25
Partnerships
What a way to start the week!
10/25
Success stories
Between the workplace at Padea and the sports hall
09/25
Events
Hilti Event
09/25
About us
Here we go!
08/25
Athletes
First Run ☑️
07/26
From Ski Racer to Financial Advisor
From Ski Racer to Financial Advisor
07/25
education partner
Our Education Partners in Action
07/25
Events
We can look back on a great Job & Education Fair!
07/26
Events
Our aftermovie from the Summer Special is here!
07/25
Events
Save the date
07/26
Partnerships
A big shoutout to our awesome partners!
07/25
Events
Recently in front of the photo wall
06/25
Events
Full House!
06/25
Events
Vino Vista 2025
05/25
Events
Athletes Day Summer Special
04/25
About us
Happy Birthday
04/25
Events
Athletes Network meets SWICA!
04/25
Job- & Education Fair
Recap of the Job & Education Fair in Olten!
03/25
Events
Vino Vista 2025
02/25
Success stories
Get started at PostFinance with the athlete programme!
02/25
About us
Hi Lia
02/25
Job- & Education Fair
Job- & Education Fair
01/25
About us
Events in 2025
01/25
Athletes Day
Save the Date
07/2024
Athletes Day
Throwback to the 9th Athletes Day!
07/24
Bildungspartner
Athletes Network Scholarship
03/2023
SUCCESSSTORIES
The goal in sight
03/24
About us
Milestone!
02/24
About us
Christmas Video in Athletes Network Style
12/23
News
Your personal profile – register now!
11/23
About us
Carol and Peter at the Impulse Summit
11/23
3rd ANDC Event
Relaxed atmosphere at the Athletes Network Donors Club Event
09/23
Success stories
Not only on the ice does he keep a cool head!
08/23
About us
Inside Athletes Network
08/23
Athletes Day
7th Athletes Day
08/23
About us
Inside Athletes Network – Lucas Glarner
07/23
Success stories
Life goes on beside the football pitch
06/23
SUCCESS STORY
«Use your experience from elite sport!»
06 / 2021
EDUCATION PARTNER
The right pronunciation plays a decisive role
07 / 2023
Athletes Academy
Networking Workshop with LK Zug
02/23
About us
New Teammember
07/23
Golf Trophy
Golfing without rain – it is possible
05/23
Success story
Zoe Merz: «This effort is only possible because I really enjoy going to work.»
05/23
Success story
Curling and life afterwards
04/23
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Athletes are members of Athletes Network
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Federations and clubs provide sustainable support for athletes
our partnerships
A strong performance
Our partners see the potential of the unconventional careers of athletes who have acquired an Athletes Mindset in the school of life of elite sport and believe in their positive impact in the economy. They position themselves as potential employers and support the sustainable consideration of an elite sports career.
Clubs/Associations
Not just an athlete, but also a human
Our club and federation partners look beyond the end of their noses and support athletes even after their careers are over. Through this partnership, they assume their responsibility and show that the human being behind the athlete is also important to them.
our coaching-offers
Tailored to your needs
Through our experience as top athletes, we understand your needs and support your personal development. With our expertise, we support you in your individual preparations for your professional life, to optimise your network or to perfect your performances/speeches.
For athletes whose financial situation does not allow them to cover the full cost of our services, we offer support through our Athletes Network Donors Club. If necessary, affected athletes can contact us directly via mail@athletes-network.com or phone (044 212 88 77).
13th Athletes Day — 03 june 2026
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13th Athletes Day
When: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, from 3:30 PM
Where: Basel
The Athletes Day is free of charge for all athletes who are members of the Athletes Network. The membership is also free of charge.
