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Median annual earning for wage and salary:
High School Sports Administrator (2007) $80,580 annually
Sports Public Relation Specialist (2007) $49,800 annually
Sports Reporter (2006) $33,470 annually
Coaches and Scouts (2003) $33,190 annually
U.S. Minimum Wage
$10,712 Annually
(Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Employment for athletes, coaches, empires, and other workers in the sports managementfield is expected to grow. The increase in organized sports for girls and women is projected to help the industry grow even more. Earnings vary by certification and the specific job title.
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Are you a die-hard hockey enthusiast? Do you dream about basketball? Imagine if you could turn your love of sports into a real profession!
The reality is that you don’t have to be a professional athlete to turn your passion into a career. The sports industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that offers a wide variety of career opportunities that range from management, marketing, and supervisory positions. Since watching and participating in athletic events is one of our nation’s favorite pastimes, a sports management degree has never been hotter!
Careers in sports management require much more than just an intimate knowledge of your favorite game. People who work in sports management fields need savvy business and marketing know-how, the ability to negotiate well, and effective communication skills. Although competition for such jobs can be intense, a college degree can put you way ahead of the pack.
Career opportunities for sports management students are exciting and diverse. Graduates have the opportunity to work with professional teams and athletes, college athletic departments, public and private recreational facilities, event promotion, sports clothing, and much more!
Here are some of the most popular careers in sports-management—
- Every athlete needs an agent to represent him/her. Imagine this—you could be working for golfer Tiger Woods or basketball legend Kobe Bryant, helping them to snag endorsement deals and contracts.
- Public Relations specialists are frequently employed by sports teams to coordinate the flow of important information between the team and the press
- Talent scouts are trained to watch athletes compete and determine whether or not their skills could be useful to the scout’s employer
- Sports journalists work in a variety of mediums, such as a newspaper, radio, or television show. Reporting on important athletic events, they need to be enthusiastic and effective communicators
Despite the fact that competition for sports management degrees is pretty high, the next few years will likely feature the creation of many sports-related careers. Between anticipated retirements in the field and the booming interest in athletics in our communities, there will be plenty of jobs to go around.
If you dream about taking a behind-the-scenes role in your favorite sport, a degree in sports management may be just what you’re looking for!
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