How to Get a Job in Sports Management

Sports management is a growing industry, offering a variety of career options for sports enthusiasts with a competitive business edge. Jobs in sports may include health and fitness, sports broadcasting, sports marketing, athletic administration and community relations. If you think sports management is the right career track for you, find the right job with these tips:

Instructions

Create a Resume and Search Plan

1. Increase your skill and knowledge base with an online accelerated course.

2. Enroll with Sports Management Worldwide and visit their website to begin. The 8-week online sports career training program can fine-tune your skills and open up exciting opportunities for networking and learning about people in the industry.

3. Create a searching budget. Many websites offer fee-based listings and subscriptions services, so do be prepared to spend money for your ideal search.

Conduct Your Career Search Online

1. Browse from databases full of sports-minded business employers.

2. Visit the 'Jobs in Sports' website. This is a fee-based program for access to listings including internships.

3. Visit the 'Sports Careers' website. This is a comprehensive employment site that offers industries including community relations, coaching, broadcasting and sports marketing. You can submit your resume right through the site.

4. Visit the 'Work in Sports' website. This is the posting place for CNN/Sports Illustrated, and ranges from internships to executive positions. The fee-based system allows you to submit your resume online.

Begin Networking Locally

1. Contact local health clubs, sports advertisers and marketing boards in your area.

2. Consider submitting a resume for review by managers and directors who sponsor your local athletic events.

3. Network with local coaches and athletes.

4. Depending on your field of study, take steps to learn about sports management opportunities in the community.

5. Seek out a mentor.

6. Find athletic coaches, directors, managers and marketing professionals who may be looking for an understudy or trainee through referrals and by placing direct phone calls.

Tips & Warnings

• Seek out listings on free job boards such as the 'Monster' website, using keywords such as sports management, sports executive, sports advertising, sports marketing and other health and fitness-related topics.

• Avoid wasting fees and subscriptions by 'paying as you go' during the search process.

• Learn about local athletic directors and event marketeering professionals in your area.

• Obtain business cards and names of key company representatives in your area.

• Always send a thank you card or note after an interview or meeting!