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| SAMPLE SPORTS COMPANIES RECRUITING ON-CAMPUS | | | Boston Celtics | | | | | SAMPLE COMPANIES RECRUITING FOR SPORTS POSITIONS | Industry of Company | | Decathlon Sports | Retail/Merchandising | | ONLINE RESOURCES | | ESPN
Comprehensive source of sports information. | http://www.espn.com/ | Work in Sports
Members have access to hundreds of current sports jobs and internships. Members can also post resumes and search contact information for hundreds of organizations in the sports industry. There is a membership fee. | http://www.workinsports.com/home.asp | Jobs in Sports
An Internet based employment service dedicated to helping you find a sports job in the highly competitive sports marketplace. There is a membership fee. | http://www.jobsinsports.com/ | SGMA
Employment opportunities with manufacturers and marketers of sports apparel, athletic footwear and sporting goods equipment | http://www.sgma.com/jobs/index.html | The Sports Business Daily
Provides the links to the home pages of teams, leagues and governing bodies, a calendar of events, U.S. and international sports news. | http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/ | American Sportscasters Association
A resource of information and guidance for those interested in becoming a sportscaster. Includes interviews with those in the field. | http://www.americansportscasters.com | Club Managers Association of America
Resource for the field of professional club management. Offers student career information and internships. | http://www.cmaa.org/ | College Sports Information Directors of America
Resource for those interested in sports information. | http://www.cosida.com/ | Big East
Links to industry information. | http://www.bigeast.org/links/ | Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
Posts jobs and internships. | http://www.ecac.org/site | The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
A professional association college athletics directors in the US, Canada and Mexico. Publishes the periodical, Athletics Administration. Site contains information memberships, conventions and internship and job postings for all of its various affiliates. | http://www.nacda.com/ | National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators
Industry, internship and job information. | http://www.nacwaa.org/ | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Information, job postings and links to NAIA conferences. | http://www.naia.org/ | National Athletic Trainers Association
Career information and news about the field of athletic training. | http://www.nata.org/ | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Intercollegiate athletics information, including scholarships and internships. | http://www.ncaa.org/ | National Sporting Goods Association
The sporting goods trade association. Membership consists of retailers, dealers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and sales agents in the sporting goods industry. Web site contains industry news, research, new products, as well as information about the Association's many membership services. | http://www.nsga.org/ | North American Society for Sports Management
Publisher of the Journal of Sport Management. | http://www.nassm.com/ | Team Marketing Report
A publisher of sports marketing and sponsorship information used daily by executives from collegiate and professional sports properties, sponsor companies, marketing agencies and media partners. | http://www.teammarketing.com/ | | ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT CCD | | The Sports Internship Book 2004 | | SAMPLE JOB TITLES | SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION | | Assistant Coach (Higher Education) | Assists the head coach in the activities of an athletic team for a major sport. Assists head coach in instruction and analysis of student athletes. Critiques players' performance to determine skills and abilities that need strengthening for overall team improvement. Provides skill demonstrations of sport coached. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree in physical education and 4-6 years of coaching experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a head coach. (www.salary.com) | | Athletics Director (Higher Education) | Directs all facets of a university/college's athletic program, including intramural and intercollegiate sports. Manages the entire coaching staff. Schedules use of facilities, transportation, and sporting events. Also responsible for fundraising, publicity, ticket pricing and distribution, and purchase of new equipment. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Physical Therapist | Responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Requires a master's degree and is certified as a physical therapist. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager. (www.salary.com) | | Sportsbook Writer | Processes bets for customers who are betting on the outcomes of sporting events. Keeps track of odds and payoff amounts. Possesses knowledge of sports betting as it relates to handicapping, point spreads, and money lines. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Ticket Manager | Supervises ticket operations of athletic events. Provides services to event sponsors including: coordinating and overseeing the mailing of ticket information, the managing of money and tickets, and the preparing of audit statements. Hires and trains personnel. Requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field and at least 5 years of related experience. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Reporter | Researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation and library and/or online resources. Determines tone and intended audience of story. Investigates and writes a variety of simple news stories. May require a bachelor's degree with 0-1 year of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor. (www.salary.com) | | Market Research Analyst | Collects and analyzes data to evaluate existing and potential product/service markets. Identifies and monitors competitors and researches market conditions or changes in the industry that may affect sales. Requires a bachelor's degree, and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Product Marketing Analyst | Prepares marketing strategies and programs for a product or product line. Evaluates product performance to help develop and update company goals and objectives. Advises sales team on any relevant product concerns. Recommends changes to current product development procedures based on market research and new trends. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor. (www.salary.com) | | Sales Representative | Develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers to increase sales of an organization's products and/or services. Requires a minimum of an associate's degree or its equivalent with 1-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (www.salary.com) | |
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