Fitness and Sport Management

Additional Information
and Resources
To explore for more information about the field of
Sport Management and its careers.
The Catholic University of America
www.careers.cua.edu/handouts/Sportsmgmtcar.htm
Women In Sports Careers (WISC)
http://wiscnetwork.com/
Women’s Sport Services (WSS)
www.womensportsjobs.com/default.htm
Sports Diversity Recruiting
http://sportsdiversityrecruiting.com/
Majors & Careers
www.indiana.edu/~udiv/majors/majorinfo.cgi/47
Career Library: Texas A & M
Fitness and
Sport
Management
http://careerlib.tamu.edu/guides/mymajor/spmt/spmt-titles-fields.html
Manchester College-Office of Career Services
604 E. College Ave.
North Manchester, IN 46962
www.manchester.edu
Phone: 260-982-5242
Fax: 260-982-5408
E-mail: [email protected]
www.manchester.edu/OSD/Careers
“The price of success is hard work,
dedication to the job at hand, and the
determination that whether we win or
lose, we have applied the best of
ourselves to the task at hand.”
-Vince Lombardi
The way we think of sports has
drastically changed over the years;
these days few people would say
that a sport is “just a game.” Indeed,
sports provide serious entertainment
and big business in this country, and
sport managers are crucial to
ensuring that the players, fans,
coaches, and financial backers
coexist peacefully.
SOME RELATED SKILLS
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
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Ability to be persuasive in a
variety of situations and with
different types of people.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
The sports industry is one of the
largest and fastest growing
industries in the United States. Last
year alone it was estimated to be a
$218 billion industry and there are
multiple opportunities for those who
are prepared for a career in
this area. Opportunities in the
sport management concentration
include facility management, sport
marketing and promotion, or
managing equipment just to list a
few. The possibilities in this field are
limitless and provide students with
multiple job opportunities.
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Excellent time management and
organization skills.
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Decision-making skills.
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Ability to be comfortable speaking
in public.
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Research skills.
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Strong computer skills and
knowledge.
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Problem-solving skills.
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Marketing.
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Media relations.
With a degree in Fitness and
Sport Management from Manchester
College, you will be prepared to
pursue a job in this exciting and
growing field.
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Event planning/management.
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Advertising skills.
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Understanding of business
organizational structures.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE
CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

Opportunities in Sports and Fitness
Careers

Principles and Practice of Sports
Management
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Career Opportunities in the Sports
Industry

Careers for Travel Buffs & Other
Restless Types
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The Sports Business Directory
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Great Jobs For Liberal Arts Majors

150 Best Companies for Liberal
Arts Graduates

Non-Profits and Education Job
Finder

A Variety of Occupational, College
Majors, Internet, and Job Search
Resources.
SOME RELATED OCCUPATIONS
POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS OF
FITNESS AND SPORT
MANAGEMENT M AJORS
Vice President for Finance
General Counsel
Associate Athletic Director for Finance
Assistant General Counsel
Ticket Manager
Sports Agent
Accounting Manager
Vice President for Labor Relations
Director of Corporate Sales
Sports Arbitrator/Mediator
Professional Sports Teams
Vice President for Public Relations
Special Events Contract Lawyer
Hotels
Director of Sports Information
International Sport Lawyer
Restaurants
Director of Sports Publicity
Intellectual Properties Lawyer
Director of Sports Media
Executive Director of Facility Operations and
Director of Community Relations
Entertainment
Corporate Communications Assistant
Special Events Director
Tennis Clubs
Vice President of Marketing
Event Coordinator
High School and Colleges
Director of Marketing
Food and Beverage Manager
Career Outlook
Director of Special Events and Promotions
Special Events Promotion Manager
Director of New Business Development
Customer Relations Manager
Director of Fan Development
Guest Services Manager
Corporate Sales Manager
Tournament Planner
Tournament Operations Manager
Guest Relations Specialist
Vice President for Sports Communications
Adventure Travel Coordinator
Media Relations Assistant
Travel/Tour Guide
Sport Video Manager
Team Owner
Sports Video Production Assistant
General Manager
Assistant Manager for Sports Web Page/Internet
Executive Director
Site Media Relations Assistant
Sport Video Manager
Sports Video Production Assistant
Team President/Vice President
Athletic Director
YMCA/YWCA
Country Clubs
Recreational and Professional Companies
Health Clubs
According to the Bureau of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment in
fitness centers and similar establishments
will grow. This is largely due to the reduction
of physical education programs in schools
and the rise of aging baby boomers to the
largest demographic group of health club
members. Opportunities for staff positions
should be best for people with experience
and formal training. Previous work part-time,
summer jobs, and volunteer experience are
viewed favorably.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2010-11 Edition, Recreation Workers, on
the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos058.htm
(visited September 27, 2010).