Sport & Recreation Management Careers

Sport Management

Account manager
Athlete relations coordinator
Athletic academic adviser
Athletic administrator
Community relations
Compliance director
Equipment manager
Event coordinator
External relations
Facilities manager
Fundraiser
General manager
Golf course manager
Ice arena manager
Marketing
Promotions
Marketing and promotions
Operations
Product development
Product distribution
Programming
Public relations
Publicity/media relations
Recruiter
Sales
Sport agent
Sport equipment retailing
Sport store management
Sports administration
Sports broadcasting
Sports information director
Sports journalism
Sports psychologist
Stadium management
Talent scout
Ticket operations managers

Coaching

Assistant coaching
College coaching
Head coaching
High school coaching
Professional coaching

Youth Services/Development

After school activities director
Boys club director
Girls club director
Summer camp director
Youth program director
Youth services provider

Potential Employers

Arenas/stadiums
Colleges/universities
Golf courses
Health clubs
High schools
Intercollegiate athletics
Newspapers/magazines
Professional athletes
Professional teams
Recreation departments
Semi-professional sport teams
Sporting goods manufacturers
Sporting goods dealers
Sporting goods stores
Sports associations
Sports facilities
Sports marketing-related firms
TV/radio stations
Youth camps
Youth sport programs

Salaries and Career Opportunities

There are several avenues to enter into the sport management field and annual wage varies depending on the specific sport field, job title, and responsibilities. The median wage for manager-level positions with professional sports teams ranges from $65,000 - $125,000. However, median wage for entry-level positions range from $35,000 - $42,000. The median wage for coaches and scouts in 2010 was $28,340. The median wage for athletes and sports competitors in 2010 was $43,740.

Sources: Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition.