A.C. Buehler Library: KIN 210 Foundations of Sport Management: Sport Management Careers

Sport Management Career Resources

Here are several websites with career exploration resources for sports:

These resources provide job listings, employment agencies, and organizations hiring in sports - review these to see what employers are looking for:

Sports Market Place 2019 by Laura Mars (Editor)
Call Number: R 796.06 S764 2019
ISBN: 9781642650761
Publication Date: 2019
For over 20 years, this comprehensive, up-to-date directory has offered direct access to the Who, What, When & Where of the Sports Industry. With over 20,000 updates and enhancements, Sports Market Place Directory is the most detailed, comprehensive and current sports business reference source available.
So You Want to Work in Sports by K. P. Wee; Fred Claire (Foreword by)
Call Number: 796.023 W394
ISBN: 9781538153192
Publication Date: 2022
An essential resource offering career insight and practical advice from industry-leading sports professionals. In So You Want to Work in Sports, K. P. Wee has gathered invaluable first-hand perspectives from sports industry leaders with decades of experience in a range of fields, including broadcasting, sports management, journalism, scouting, marketing, analytics, and more. These seasoned professionals share their stories of how they got started in sports and the lessons they learned along the way.

Start with Occupational Outlook Handbook, then look at Career OneStop and O*NET OnLine before exploring the other resources.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do, on the job working conditions, job search tips, and links to information about the job market in each state.
Career OneStop
Search for jobs and find advice on resumes and cover letters. See the Explore Careers section for state-specific career information, as well as links to additional resources.
O*NET OnLine
Occupational Information Network; see the Find Occupations section.
My Next Move

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