Former elite skaters can become a judge or technical specialist relatively quickly compared to non-elite skaters or non-skaters. Those are generally volunteer positions.
Former skaters of any level can also work in paid sports management positions, including at federation headquarters, if they have appropriate management/administrative skills and usually a relevant degree. A background in the same sport would always be a plus for such jobs.
Some former skaters develop small businesses editing skating music or making skating costumes or providing other products or services of interest to skaters -- and beyond if they want to serve a larger clientele.
Sports medicine or physical therapy-type careers seem to be of interest to many skaters who go into the medical field.
Former skaters of any level can also work in paid sports management positions, including at federation headquarters, if they have appropriate management/administrative skills and usually a relevant degree. A background in the same sport would always be a plus for such jobs.
Some former skaters develop small businesses editing skating music or making skating costumes or providing other products or services of interest to skaters -- and beyond if they want to serve a larger clientele.
Sports medicine or physical therapy-type careers seem to be of interest to many skaters who go into the medical field.