Sport Management Minor ~ Careers and Graduate Study

There are many job opportunities in the world of sport. The following is a partial list of general career opportunities and organizations for graduates of sport management programs to look into.

• Armed services recreation and competitive sport
• Athletic representation firms
• City recreation
• Facility and stadium management
• Federal and state recreation and parks
• Football bowl organizations (e.g. Rose Bowl)
• International sport management
• Non-profit youth agencies involving recreation and/or sport such as the YMCAs and YWCAs, Boys Clubs, Girls Clubs, and other like organizations
• Municipal recreation organizations
• Public, private and specialized sport, racquet, golf and aquatic clubs
• Recreation camps, tourism, travel and cruise opportunities
• Resort and hotel recreation and leisure organizations
• Sport governing bodies (e.g. NCAA)
• Sports information and media relations
• Sport merchandising
• Sport officiating
• Sport promotion, marketing and event management entities

A multitude of job opportunities exist today in the world of Sport and Coaching. To be competitive in the sport job market it is necessary to possess formal training and education, including meaningful field experiences. Many of the strategies and tactics that are utilized to secure meaningful internships can also be used in the pursuit of paid positions upon graduation and opportunities for entry into specialized graduate programs.