Athletes

As a member, you can take advantage of a number of options:

• Support in job searching and access to a wide range of opportunities (Internships / Trainee positions / Full- & part-time jobs / Junior & senior roles) with our partner companies
• Paid speaking engagements with our partners
• Free participation at our Athletes Days
• Network with business representatives and potential employers
• Exchanges with athletes from other sports and other career phases
• Inspirational lectures and discussions
• Free fitness membership at Update Fitness for former elite athletes (request here)

To apply for free membership of Athletes Network, you must fulfill the following criteria:

Individual sport

• As an active athlete, you must belong to the national elite (e.g. professional dancer, possession of a Swiss Olympic Card or membership of a national squad)
• As a former athlete, you must have belonged to the national elite (e.g. professional dancer, possession of a Swiss Olympic Card or membership of a national squad)

Team sport

• As an active athlete,you must have competed in one of the top two leagues (for men’s football, the third-highest league is also accepted)
• As a former athlete, you must have competed in one of the top two leagues (for men’s football, the third-highest league is also accepted)