Few athletes burst onto the professional scene at a young age and immediately become the best at their sport. Players like Lebron James and Albert Pujols, who both won an MVP at age 25, are exceptions to the rule. Years of hard work and accumulated experience, not natural ability only, […]
Author: Jobs In Sports
Sports Jobs Terminology: Speaking the Lingo
Every industry has its own jargon, and the sports business is certainly no exception. Speaking the language and understanding the terminology will aid you in crafting a well-worded resume, acing a job interview, and overcoming the learning curve of a first job. Simply put, if you don’t sound educated about […]
Sports Public Relations Job Insights: Sports PR Manager
What Does a Sports Public Relations Manager Do? Public Relations (PR) is all about managing the flow of information between an individual or an organization/team and its public. It’s used to shape a positive image through means other than direct marketing and, while certainly not exclusive to the sports industry, […]
Former Athletes in Sports Business
Historically, it was rare to gain employment in key sports industry positions without having first played the game. Upon retirement, some players joined the media, entered coaching, or accepted a front-office position. They learned their new trade from mentors, not by earning a degree or working their way up from […]
Part Time Jobs In Sports
A lot of full-time sports fans have part-time jobs. But very few of those part-time workers apply their skills to the sports industry. Seasonal sports jobs are a unique niche of corporate America. Major league sports teams and their partners aren’t present at most university career fairs, and their openings […]
Most Valuable Employee (MVE)
by Niral Patel Featured Blogger One of the great historical sports debates is the definition of a league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). Does the MVP have to be on a team with a winning record? Or can he simply be the best player statistically, regardless of his team’s winning percentage? […]
Jobs In Sports Insight: The Sports Agent
The Background… Agents are employed to represent the best interest of their clients in business matters. Anyone can hire an agent but most fields don’t require 3rd party representation and are unable to validate the cost associated with hiring them. But many jobs in the entertainment industry, including sports, have […]
Sports Management Degree 101: How to Begin Your Career In Sports
Earning a sports management degree can lead to a variety of roles within the sporting industry. That diploma, with some work experience, qualifies you for a position in a front office, marketing department, as a player agent, or in ticket sales, just to name a few. It can help already […]
How-To Guide for Finding Internships in Sports Administration
Wouldn’t it be great to land a sports administration internship with the PGA, the NFL, or with the U.S. Olympic Committee? You can add a prestigious internship to your graduation resume if your timing is right, if you know how to apply, and if you’re prepared. Many sports organizations from […]
Master’s in Sports Administration Salary
Sports administration is a great field for students who are sports fans but are not able to be competitive in the professional world. With a master’s degree in sports administration, you can work as a sports manager, facility director, coach, or in any number of other positions related to the […]
