What types of careers can I get with a degree in Sport & Recreation Management from UMC?

Sport & Recreation Management graduates will be prepared to begin careers in a variety of areas. Professional sport teams, college athletics, sport communication and public relations firms, sports agencies, health and fitness facilities, parks, recreation organizations, and international organizations are some of the businesses for which graduates will be qualified to work. Entry-level jobs offer a variety of starting salaries and offer excellent opportunities for rapid advancement. Some graduates may follow up the Sport and Recreation Management degree by going to graduate school for a master's and/or doctorate, or by attending law school to become sport agents.

• The Media
  Newspapers, television, cable, special interested sport/recreation publications
• The Olympics
  IOC & USOC, national sport governing bodies, various state governing bodies
• State & City Sports
  Commissions (major cities, city & state government sports agencies, and parks & recreation departments)
• Sports & Leisure Industry
  Ski, tennis and golf resorts, major health and fitness spas and racquet clubs
• Sports Equipment & Supply
  Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association, major athletic apparel companies
• Professional Leagues
  NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MSL & AFC
• Professional Minor Leagues
  AAA, AA, A Baseball Leagues, Arena Football 2, National Basketball Development League, Continental Basketball Association and American Basketball Association
• Colleges & Universities
  League or conference offices - NCAA, individual institutions
• Major Corporation
  In-house marketing & promotions department, individual companies
• Sports Marketing Agencies
  International Management Group (IMG), ProServ, Advantage International, Del Wilber Associates
• Player Agent or Representatives
  Usually require a law degree, as well as a financial & investment skills
• National Sports Organizations
  National Association of Governors Councils on Physical Fitness & Sports, National Association of State Games, President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, Women's Sports Foundation and National Association of High School Coaches
• Major Advertising/Public Relations Agencies
  In-house sport marketing agents
• Special Organizations
  YMCA & YWCA, Special Olympics, senior citizens' groups, Boys' & Girls' Clubs of America
• Sports Management Groups
  Managing municipal golf courses for cities, running special events for companies & marketing firms conducting venue surveys)
• Stadiums & Arenas
  Management positions, marketing & public relations, design & development
• Event Management
  Creating & implementing sports events for sponsors and consulting on existing events
• Professional Player Associations & Unions
  NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA players' associations and various player alumni associations
• Individual Sports Associations
  PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Senior PGA Tour, Nike Tour and United States Tennis Association
• Motor Sports
  NASCAR, Individual race teams or companies such as Joe Gibbs and Dale Earnhart Racing, Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), Indy Racing League, National Hot Rod Association and Formula One Racing

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