Explore the career paths below by expanding the boxes & learn more about the different types of employers and strategies within each
+ Careers in sports: Salaries
Depending of the area of the sports industry you work in, salaries can vary widely based on position and specific field within the sports industry. For example coaches salaries vary greatly from the high school level to the professional level (and also for vary by sport). Factors such as years of experience and education level also impact the earning potential of an individual. Entry level careers in sports can have salaries in the low to mid 30’s up to low to mid 50’s.
“As with every profession, salaries vary by experience, geography and position. A good rule of thumb is to expect to start a sports-management career in the $35,000 to $42,000 range, according to the website Sports Management Colleges. Middle-level positions, such as athletic trainer, can bring in higher amounts, around $50,000, while senior positions, such as athletic director or marketing coordinator, will earn salaries of $100,000 or more.” (www.chron.com)
For football coaches salaries vary greatly depending on the level (HS, JC, NAIA, NCAA D. 1,2,3, Pros) and years of experience.
To read more about specific career salaries and career outlook visit the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
+ Sports Management
Employers for Sporting Goods Professions
- Sporting goods manufacturers
- Sporting goods stores
- Exercise equipment manufacturers
- Major in Business, Marketing, Sport Management or related field
- Obtain part-time job or internship in the area of wholesaling or retailing
- Develop excellent communication skills
- Build relationships with coaches, athletic directors, and college equipment/uniform representatives
- Volunteer as team equipment manager
+ Sporting Goods
Employers for Sporting Goods Professions
- Sporting goods manufacturers
- Sporting goods stores
- Exercise equipment manufacturers
Strategies for Entering Sporting Goods
- Major in Business, Marketing, Sport Management or related field
- Obtain part-time job or internship in the area of wholesaling or retailing
- Develop excellent communication skills
- Build relationships with coaches, athletic directors, and college equipment/uniform representatives
- Volunteer as team equipment manager
Click a career title below to view required skills for each position.
+ Coaching
Employers for Coaches
- Professional sports teams
- Colleges and Universities
- High Schools and Middle Schools
- Country Clubs
- Racket Clubs
- Golf and Tennis resorts
- Cruise Lines
- City parks and Recreation departments
- Youth Clubs
Strategies for Coaching
- Consider majoring in Exercise Science, Sport Management, or Physical Health
- Obtain teacher licensure for high school and middle school coaching opportunities
- Gain extensive/advanced playing experience
- Maintain current CPR and first aid certifications
- Gain additional knowledge in areas of strength training, fitness, nutrition and conditioning
- Learn about and practice motivational techniques
- Become familiar with legal and regulatory coaching issues (NCAA Regulations)
- Volunteer to coach neighborhood, church, and community teams
- Attend practices of teams at various levels to observe coaching techniques
- Serve as a referee or umpire
- Seek Graduate Assistant position in athletic administration, instruction, or coaching
Click a career title below to view required skills for each position.
+ Sports Communication
Employers for Sport Communications
- Televison Stations
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Radiostations
- Sport-related internet sites
Strategies for Entering Sport Communications
- View: http://staatalent.com/resources/ for an overview of how to develop your Broadcasting career
- Major in Journalism, Broadcasting, English, or Public Relations
- Take courses in Sport Management, or Physical Education
- Obtain an internship or part-time work with local or university newspaper or radio/television station
- Publish articles/blogs as much as possible in social media forums
- Create a portfolio of published work, including articles, photographs, and audio/visual clips
- Develop excellent public speaking and writing skills
- Participate in organizations such as Toastmasters
Click a career title below to view required skills for each position.
+ Officiating
Employers for Sports Officials
- Professional sport leagues
- High school athletic associations
- College and university athletic associations
- Amateur athletic associations
- Recreational leagues
Strategies for Entering Officiating
- Be prepared to maintain full-time employment in addition to refereeing
- Volunteer to umpire youth or little league games
- Obtain certification in NCAA games
- Join sport associations and organizations to stay current on developments in the field and to make contacts
- Attend classes, seminars, camps, and workshops sponsored by league organizations
- Attend an umpire training school or camp for professional opportunities
- Gain Professional Football Referees Association licensure or certification
- Obtain the required ten years of collegiate football refereeing experience before applying to the NFL
Click a career title below to view required skills for each position.
+ Exercise Science
Employers for Exercise Science
- Colleges and Universities
- Public and Private schools
- Sport Medicine Centers
- Hospitals and rehabilitation clinics
- Health clubs and Fitness centers
- Professional teams
- Corporate health centers
- Professional fitness organizations (i.e. American College of Sports Medicine)
- Olympic training centers
- Competitive youth training centers
- Nutritional supplement manufacturers
Strategies for Entering Exercise Science
- Major in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or Sports Medicine
- Take Nutrition courses
- Consider Professional or Graduate school in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or Medicine
- Obtain necessary certification such as Certified Fitness Instructor (CIF), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), or National Athletic Trainer Certification (NATC)
- Develop computer skills and familiarity with technology used in the field
- Work in a Physical Therapy clinic, Health Club, or Gym to gain experience and make contacts
- Volunteer to work with college or high school sports teams
- Volunteer to run exercise programs for local nonprofit organizations
- Consider working with manufacturers of exercise equipment or nutritional supplements to learn more about the field and make contacts
- Develop excellent interpersonal skills for working with clients, coaches, and team physicians
- Maintain excellent personal fitness and athletic proficiency
- Obtain certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, or National Strength and Conditioning Association
+ Physical Education
Employers for Physical Education
- Public and Private schools (K-12)
- Colleges and Universities
Strategies for Entering Physical Education
- Obtain a degree in Physical Education, Education, or other sport-related field in addition to courses appropriate for state teacher licensure
- Become familiar with a variety of physical cognitive and affective disabilities if interested in Adaptive Physical Education.
- Supplement course work with Special Education classes
- Secure a part-time position with a youth recreation center, college athletic facility, or intramural athletic administration department
- Develop competitive and instructive proficiency in a wide array of sports.
- Obtain a graduate degree to teach at the college level or to advance into administrative positions
- Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant for physical education courses
+ Sport Psychology
Employers for Sport Psychology
- Colleges and Universities
- Olympic training centers
- Competitive youth sport centers
- Recreation organizations and leagues
- Professional sport teams
- Professional and competitive athletes
- Hospitals
Strategies for Entering Sport Psychology
- Major in Psychology, Physical Education, Exercise Science or other physical activity related field
- Obtain a doctoral degree in Sport Psychology, Sport Sociology, or clinical/counseling psychology
- Develop good relationships with coaches, athletes, and other athletic personnel
Gain experience in a variety of different sports - Assist faculty with research
Develop strong written and oral communication skills
Consider coaching youth sport teams - Join professional associations such as APA Division -47, or Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
- Seek internships with athletic training facilities (IMG)
+ Exercise & Health Psychology
Employers for Exercise & Health Psychology
- Colleges and Universities
Hospitals - Health Clubs and fitness centers
- Olympic training centers
- Rehabilitation clinics
- Public health agencies
- Colleges and Universities
Strategies for Entering Exercise & Health Psychology
- Major in one of the social sciences and supplement coursework with hard science classes
- Acquire training in the areas of research, grant writing, and statistics
- Volunteer in a hospital or fitness center
- Develop strong written and oral communication skills
- Learn to work well in a team environment
- Earn a Graduate degree in Clinical, Counseling, Social, or Experimental Psychology, Health Education & Promotion
+ College Athletics
Employers for College Athletics
- NCAA Division I, II, and III Institutions
- NAIA Institutions
Community Colleges
Strategies for Entering College Athletics
- Pursue a related graduate degree
- Pursue a graduate assistantship or internship with a college athletics department or conference office
- Join sport oriented associations and organizations
- Be willing to work in any capacity to get started
+ Professional Sports Association
Becoming a member of a professional association can help you by having access to professional development but can also help you network with other professionals in that industry, stay current on issues and trends, and learn about job opportunities. Most associations have conferences that provide professional development and networking opportunities. Many also serve to provide required certification in your career.
Professional Associations – The list below includes some well establish professional associations in the sports industry. Click on the ones related to your career interest to learn more about what that association is all about by exploring their websites.
NACDA – National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics – includes the following professional associations:
- College Athletic Business Management Association
- Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association
- International Collegiate Licensing Association
- Minority Opportunities Athletic Association
- National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals
- National Association for Athletics Compliance
- National Association of Athletics Development Directors
- National Association for Athletics Ticket Sales and Operations
- National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators
- National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators
NASSM – North America Society for Sports Management
NSGA- National Sporting Goods Association
NIAAA- National Interscholastic Athletics Administrators Association
AFCA – American Football Coaches Association
United Soccer Association
Click a career title to view required skills for each position below.
Sports Management
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Sporting Goods
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Calculate revenue, sales, and expenses, using financial accounting or spreadsheet software.
- Compose descriptions of merchandise for posting to online storefront, auction sites, or other shopping Web sites.
- Prepare or organize online storefront marketing material, including product descriptions or subject lines, optimizing content to search engine criteria.
- Purchase new or used items from online or physical sources for resale via retail or auction Web site.
- Receive and process payments from customers, using electronic transaction services.
- Calculate purchase subtotals, taxes, and shipping costs for submission to customers.
- Compose images of products, using video or still cameras, lighting equipment, props, or photo or video editing software.
- Correspond with online customers via electronic mail, telephone, or other electronic messaging to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
- Design customer interface of online storefront, using web programming or e-commerce software.
- Determine location for product listings to maximize exposure to online traffic.
Coaching
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Sports Communication
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Officiating
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Exercise Science
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
- Conduct or facilitate training sessions or seminars for wellness and fitness staff.
- Demonstrate proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights, or fitness assessment devices.
- Develop fitness or wellness classes, such as yoga, aerobics, strength training, or aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
- Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness or wellness programs.
- Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
- Interpret insurance data or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) data to develop programs that address specific needs of target populations.
- Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
- Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
- Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
Physical Education
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Sport Psychology
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Exercise & Health Psychology
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
College Athletics
Job Duties of Athletic Directors:
The Director of Athletics provides the leadership, direction and operational management for the Department of Athletics and all aspects of the university’s intercollegiate athletics programs.
The Director of Athletics is responsible for creating and reinforcing an environment for a competitive and respected intercollegiate sports program that is committed to a learning-centered academic environment for all student-athletes.
The Director of Athletics will propagate and refine the philosophy, guiding principles and strategic goals of the athletic department, which are essential to the department’s success. Including but not limited to fundraising, personnel management, student-athlete services, external operations, and campus relations.
Through leadership management, the Director of Athletics builds competence in others through effective coaching, performance management and mentoring.
As a strategic partner to the campus, the Director of Athletics recommends, creates and implements long and short-term strategic plan goals and operational plans for the Department of Athletics.
The Director of Athletics upholds the intercollegiate athletic program core values and principles founded upon sportsmanship, fair play, respect for our opponent, ethical conduct and expectation that academic success and graduation accompany athletic participation.
The Director of Athletics is responsible for the programs’ development and performance in following strategic goals as a member of the NCAA.
Job Duties of League/Conference Officials:
Insure that the conference strategic plan is operationalized.
Manage and provide periodic reports to the commissioner, regarding alignment of strategic plan with conference operations.
Direct and supervise assigned area such as mens and womens basketball, sports administration, championships, public relations, digital initiatives, and/or marketing.
Provide specific research and advice to the commissioner on topics such as basketball issues, branding, and tv networks.
Provide daily oversight for personnel matters in areas of responsibility. Conduct periodic staff reviews and evaluations.
Attend all meetings and participate in all calls with conference and/or member institutions.
Assist staff with facilitation of other governance groups.
Administer officiating activities.
Provide periodic updates and reports on officiating to the Commissioner.
Provide leadership and encourage creativity for the conference related to all emerging technologies.
Apprise commissioner of trends and opportunities in all emerging technology areas, including all that might impact or improve office operations, website/digital platforms, television, communication and officiating.
Job Duties of Business Managers:
Assists coaches and administrators in preparing budgets through preparation of budget worksheets and various analyses utilizing Banner and Microsoft Excel
Develops and monitors budgets for Athletic Department
Assists the Athletic Director in reviewing financial information pertaining to the Athletic Department
Gathers data and prepares financial reports for the Athletic Director and Vice President for Financial Affairs
Creates monthly financial statements for each sport, administrative program and the Athletic Department on a consolidated basis
Reviews for approval all cash deposits, requisitions, travel forms, purchase orders, and limited purchase orders
Oversees the operations of the University’s ticket office consisting of a Ticket Manager and an automated ticket system
Reviews for approval, on behalf of the University’s contracting officer, all corporate sales and other contracts below specified limits; assists the department in complying with policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations as set forth by the University, state and federal agencies, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Prepares and submits all Federal, State, NCAA and Conference financial reports; prepares monthly financial statem the Athletic Fund as well as the Fund’s annual income tax return
Reviews and administers all personnel functions such as Action forms, Personnel Requisitions, and requisitions for payment; administers personnel policies for the department; interacts on a routine basis with various University departments to include the Budget Office, Business Office, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing
Acts as the liaison to Human Resources on behalf of the department
Supervises staff to include assigning duties, checking work, handling disciplinary issues, preparing performance evaluations, approving time off and signing time sheets; regular and prompt attendance
Job Duties of Travel Coordinators:
- Planning, arranging and booking the team and individual travel needs of the athletics department
Negotiating with airlines, bus companies, hotels, restaurants and travel agencies to obtain services which best meet the needs of the athletics department, while also staying within department policies and budget constraints.
Processing of all travel-related paperwork, including completing travel reimbursement vouchers for all athletics employees and submitting to the campus travel accounts manager.
Monitoring and reporting of all travel expenses (actual, approved and budgeted).
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Duties for Human Resources:
Oversee and support the players academic progress; monitor the student-athletes grades, course selections and schedule of assignments; provide one on one guidance.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise academic aid for student-athletes including a study hall and arranging for tutoring.
Act as liaison for student-players with professors and administrators including, but not limited to, arranging for alternative dates for exams; assisting with student-athletes class scheduling to mesh with scheduled practices and games.
Assist student-athletes with time management.
Maintain expertise of NCAA rules, regulations, and requirements to ensure present students meet NCAA requirements and incoming recruits meet NCAA Clearinghouse requirements; review resumes of prospects for NCAA Clearinghouse requirements.
Assist the head coach with recruitment activities including, but not limited to, assisting with mail outs, organizing home visits, contacting prospects, advisors and high school coaches.
Coordinate prospects visits including, but not limited to, arranging for a host, scheduling activities and meetings, arranging for lodging, transportation and meals.
Develop and oversee a recruiting database.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Job Duties for Directors of Marketing:
Assist in the designing, developing and implementing promotional program for all sports. This includes developing marketing campaigns, maintaining budgets, securing resources, directing student workers/volunteers, creating promotional literature and managing game day season-long and single game promotional events/activities.
Coordinate and execute game day logs, scripts and timing sheets with corporate sponsors and internal departments.
Assist with the creative development implementation of annual ticket sale campaigns, including media buys and design of promotional and advertising materials
Participate and assist in development, enhancement and implementation of internet activities including but not limited to online ticket sales, online merchandise store, and advertisements.
Help coordinate special events and promotions within the department as needed.
Assist in trademark licensing responsibilities.
Job Duties for Directors of Sports Information:
Coordinates the development and implementation of a proactive media outreach program to print, radio, internet and other electronic media outlets.
Prepares media releases to communicate with the general public news and information about the athletics program and teams.
Works proactively with media to encourage coverage of the university’s athletic events and news.
Serves as the public relations agent for the Athletics Department in developing positive relations with media representatives.
Oversees and maintains all portions of the athletics website and social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Coordinates and develops all statistical information for sports teams for distribution on thea Athletic website, conference, and the association (ie NCAA, NAIA).
Oversees and produces website media guides and website team pages, other publications such as seasonal pocket schedules, and game-day materials for all sports.
Coordinates and implements game and event promotions; identifies and cultivates relationships with corporate partners; organizes internet broadcasts and promotes corporate game nights.
Aids in improving and enhancing the corporate partner program.
Assist with game day managemen as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
· Other duties as assigned
Job Duties for Marketing Representatives:
Fulfill and execute all Conference sponsorship obligations
Event management and sponsorship activation including set-up and coordination of Conference wide promotions and on-campus events
Serve as liasion to leauge to marketing directors group
Assist with the development and preparation of sales proposals, sales agreements and proof of performance recaps
Create formats and coordinate all inventory for television and digital network broadcasts
New inventory/asset creation (online/digital/video/social media/etc.)
Sales/revenue generation – (Championships, Hotels, , other)
Co-Event directo for annual fundraising events
Oversee and manage the Marketing Assistant position
Other duties as assigned
Job Duties for Communications Managers:
Oversight and annual appraisal of all full-time sports information staff.
Develop and implement strategic plans for the Communications department strategies in order to broaden the impact of the School’s programs and to oversee organizational messaging and constituent services.
Serve as content, writing style and grammatical editor of all online platforms to insure strategic dissemination and coordination with external operations initiatives.
Direct media operations for Communications staff.
Supervise press row operations for all sports including assembling game-day statistics crews, credentials, interviews and volunteer staff.
Serve as main contact for the football program in all facets of Communication
Establish, develop, and consistently manage relationships and effectively communicate departmental policy with appropriate local, state and national media.
Manage budgets and operational forecasts for the Communications department.
Oversee public relations and media relations platforms for the Athletic Department.
Assist Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Strategy in oversight of HurricaneSports.com and social media platforms and insure information on sports is timely, accurate and visually pleasing.
Job Duties for Directors of Video Production & Graphic Design:
Serve as the executive producer and technical director for videofor all sporting events and other major events in the athletics department
Maintain the athletics and recreation video production room, equipment, video inventory and facility video technology.
Serve as graphic designer for athletics department, creating content for video board, website and print.
Shoot and edit video to provide content for website, live streaming events and arena video board.
Supervise and train event production staff.
Host media, colleagues, and other university guests at assigned events.
Work with external relations team to plan and organize various events, banquets, luncheons, student work schedules, publications schedules, and other special programming.
Travel with athletic teams to select events to provide video content.
Maintain and organize video inventory of highlights, coach and student-athlete.
Job Duties for Game Production Managers:
Setup and teardown of Broadcast and In-Arena videoboard equipment.
Assist in post-game video production, interviews, shooting and editing for web.
Duties for game will include wrapping cable for in-house videoboard camera positions.
Logging and archiving videoboard media.
Duplication of wide variety of media for Timberwolves/Lynx staff.
Job Duties for Outside Sales Representatives:
Position is responsible for assisting the Director of Sales with all facets of the overall sales operations for athletics department
Duties include, but are not limited to prospect and acquire new customers for all ticketed sports through both inside and outside sales
Cultivate new business opportunities
Work with current clients to grow their accounts and also obtain referrals
Effectively maintain a detailed customer database of clients and prospects
Meet and exceed weekly, monthly and annual sales and productivity goals
Work effectively with a culturally diverse community and advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations.
ob Duties for Account Executives:
Sell Season Tickets, Corporate Packages, Partial Plans, Group Tickets, and other Ticket products.
Call current and past customers and cold-call new sales leads to generate sales.
Contact area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person appointments and networking events to sell season tickets, corporate, partial plans and group ticket plans.
Work all home games, performing various ticket sales and service duties throughout the game.
Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service.
Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly and annual sales goals established by management.
Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers.
Provide superior customer service to clients throughout the season.
Job Duties for Directors of Ticket Operations:
Provide good entertainment and top notch customer service.
Emphasis for the position will be placed on managing all ticket operations with a focus on increasing sales and ensuring NCAA compliance and adherence to all University and State policies and procedures.
In addition to managing day-to-day operation of the ticket office, the successful candidate will assist the external team with revenue producing areas in marketing strategies and promotional planning.
Duties will also include gameday management of ticket and parking operations for home athletic events, which encompasses hiring and managing gameday event staff members.
The Director of Ticket Operations will report to the Associate Athletic Director/External Relations and will work closely with the Director of Marketing & Promotions and Assistant Athletic Director/Development & Marketing.
Job Duties for Directors of Development:
Cultivate, solicit and steward a caseload of current and prospective donors.
Meet or exceed annual metric goals.
Create written strategic action plans for best prospects with intent of deepening relationships that lead to increased comprehensive giving including annual, major and deferred gifts.
Be able to facilitate transactional giving through the utilization of a priority points system and ticket requests.
This position will focus soliciting leadership gifts in the range of $1,000-$25,000 with the intent of moving these donors to the major-gift level.
Foster strong working relationships with Foundation colleagues, adhering to Prospect Management Guidelines and providing timely and appropriate documentation of interactions and solicitations.
ob Duties for Event Coordinators:
Assist in planning and coordinating events with a total budget of over $300,000 under established budget guidelines.
Events include, but are not limited to the Athletic Fund Football Kick-Off Event, Football Kick-Off and Basketball Tip-Off Dinners, Men’s Basketball Pre-game Receptions, Football and Basketball Awards Banquets, FB Signing Day, Hall Of Fame, Varsity Events, Football Pre-game events, Basketball Dinners, Director’s Circle Dinner, Grant-In-Aid Dinners, Athletic Fund Donor Appreciation Event, Football home games, Men’s Basketball home games, and events managed by Major Gifts.
Assist with the staffing and coordination of season ticket holder select a seat event. Answer donor inquiries, explain policy, sign-up new donors.
Attend Development events and assist staff when necessary with management of events.
Use marketing methods/resources to assist with other development endeavors such as Special Events.
Assist in managing inquiries regarding events and development high standard of communication with donors via email communications.
Job Duties for Directors of Donor Relations:
Works to develop cultivation strategies for prospective donors capable of gifting at the major gift/leadership gift level ($25,000/$100,000 and up).
Working collaboratively, develops and cultivates relationships with alumni, former student-athletes, season ticket holders, and friends of the program, as well as future prospects throughout the year through Athletic/Alumni related activities, seeking to make several significant contacts with prospective donors.
Designs and executes cultivation and solicitation strategies necessary either to secure or to prepare for future solicitation of, on average, $1,200,000 annually.
Contributes to special projects and events and other assignments ensuring the Athletic Director, Sr. Associate AD, head coaches, and other department staff members have the opportunity to meet groups of donors in a variety of settings.
Evaluates various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and, when appropriate, makes recommendations about the most suitable giving vehicles for a particular donor.
Helps determine donor interests and directs prospects.
Works with the Sr. Associate AD and the AVP of Main Campus to develop long-term funding opportunities that support the strategic plan.
Maintain a portfolio of at least 120 qualified prospective donors.
Work collaboratively with other MGO’s/Sr. MGO’s on engaging and cultivating donors who have interest in Athletics and Academic areas.
Job Duties for Directors of Compliance:
The Director of Compliance is responsible for the overall quality and comprehensive nature of the Compliance Program for the Department of Athletics.
It is the responsibility of the Director to coordinate, implement, facilitate, oversee and evaluate all facets of the Athletics Compliance Program. This includes the educational, monitoring, and investigatory components as well as other areas within the program that strengthen and enhance the athletics compliance effort as a whole.
The Director of Compliance reports to and works closely with the Executive Associate Director of Athletics.
Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, and implementing all phases of the athletics department’s compliance program including daily operations, rules education, initial and continuing eligibility, financial aid, interpretation and application of NCAA legislation, personnel, recruiting, practice and playing seasons, coordinating audits and periodic reviews, and facilitating the self-reporting process.
This inherently involves reviewing existing procedures and developing or revising systems and written guidelines as necessary.
The Director is also responsible for supervising, developing, and evaluating the Compliance Coordinator with a focus on establishing an organized, communicative, and collaborative team within the Compliance Office.
Job Duties for Student Services Coordinators/Admissions:
Coordinate the process for providing clearance for student-athletes for tryouts, practice, competition, summer workouts, summer leagues, and outside competition.
Lead efforts to communicate with Eligibility Coordinator, Athletic Training Room, and coaches in this area.
Assist Eligibility Coordinator with the certification of transfers and freshmen.
Meet with new international student-athletes to complete NCAA international forms.
Review NCAA, conference, and university forms for items that may impact student-athletes’ eligibility.
Prepare letters of release and/or waivers of institutional residency requirement.
Assist with the preparation of waivers, including initial-eligibility, continuing eligibility, and medical hardships.
Maintain database of waivers.
Job Duties for Learning Services Coordinators:
Provides intensive academic support to an assigned group of identified student-athletes from various sports (i.e. one-on-one and small group skill development within content areas).
Assess and evaluate the students’ academic needs and prescribes additional academic assistance as needed; Provides workshops for all student-athletes to aid in the improvement of study habits and skills.
Communicates regularly with Athletic Academic Advisors, Coaching staff, and a team of administrators to share information on academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
Serves as Coordinator of the Study Skills Program.
Coordinates the Tutoring Program, including the hiring, training and supervison of the tutorial staff.
Manages a small group learning team weekly; reviews for examinations and individual tutoring sessions; Oversees the study hall program (i.e. hiring, training, and supervision of study hall monitors as well as the weekly reporting).
Meets with prospective student-athletes to discuss the university’s philosophy as it regards student-athletes and the support programs offered at Northwestern.
Acts as the departmental liaison with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
Refers selected individuals for ADHD/learning disability testing as needed in consultation with the Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Services and Student Development, the Head Team Physician, and the Athletic Training Staff.
Builds relationships across campus to promote student-athlete welfare and community integration.
Attends athletic events to maintain maximum knowledge of intercollegiate sports relevant to various assignments when requested.
Assists in other projects and programs at the request of the Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Services and Student Development.
Adheres to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties for Academic Advisors:
Serves as an academic support counselor in the Student Athletic Support Services Office for student-athletes
Manages academic counseling students assigned by teams.
Works with college advisors to assist students regarding University degree programs and requirements, academic standards and general course selection.
Ensure student-athletes assigned are making progress toward their degree.
Meets with prospective student athletes and parents during recruiting process to discuss importance of academic performances and progress toward degree.
other duties as assigned.
Job Duties for Directors of Life Skills:
Coordinate and develop activities that promote community service, career planning and personal development.
Serve as the advisor to the Student‐Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Work closely with University constituencies (e.g. Student‐Health, Student Affairs, Student Government, etc.) to encourage student integration with the general student body.
Coordinate various events, such as the Student‐Athlete Welcome Back, Athletics Recognition and Awards Banquet, Etiquette Dinner, and various activities associated with SAAC.
Attend NCAA, Conferences, Life Skills meetings and seminars acting as departmental liaison.
Job Duties for Athletic Facilities and Event Managers:
- Coordinates day-to-day management, oversight, and security of the athletic facilitiess such as track, baseball and soccer
Conducts a weekly walk through of all athletic facilities and submits requests for extraordinary custodial and/or general maintenance.
Communicates and implements facilities and equipment safety policies.
Coordinate with and supervise staff responsible for home events (tickets, marketing/promotions, media relations, grounds crew, etc.)
Coordinates or assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations with the organization and oversight of event management operations including but not limited to game day preparation of facilities, equipment, technical game operations and event personnel.
Coordinate availability and delivery of equipment. Coordinate and monitor crowd/risk management and public safety at all home events.
Coordinates and assists with game day event set up/tear down.
Assists with all aspects of special event coordination and services for internal and external events including pre-event meetings, event set-up and tear down, and facility oversight and management.
Serves as secondary point of contact for visiting teams, officials, and security for home events.
Oversees the maintenance schedule of athletics department vehicles, including the coordination of use by Athletics personnel.
Exercises knowledge of NCAA, Conference, and university, ruleions, policies, and proceduy pertain to the position.
Maintains and compiles regular inventory of all capital equipment. Performs annual University audit.
Coordinate and train scorer’s table crew, press box crew, and other event support staff.
Job Duties for Directors of Operations:
Provide operations support to the Men’s Basketball team.
Assist in developing a competitive schedule in conjunction with the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Prepare and maintain game schedules, contracts and guarantees for all basketball events.
Inform other department personnel of schedule and event changes.
Request arrangements for team travel to include tickets, lodging, ground transportation, meal per diem and any other miscellaneous needs.
Assist in coordination of pre-game meals and training table.
Coordinate facilities for game and practice sessions.
Coordinate practice times and address the needs of visiting teams.
Coordinate basketball officials for practices and game information.
Prepare budgets and monitor program expenditures.
Represent men’s basketball at meetings with internal and external constituencies.
Serve as coordinator for all men’s basketball tournaments.
Assist in coordination of coaches’ clinics and youth clinics and programs.
Facilitate community service projects.
Coordinate requests for community and regional involvement such as appearances, speeches, lectures and committees.
Participate in the recruiting process in conjunction with applicable NCAA and Conference rules and guidelines, through mailings and on-campus recruit visits.
Assist the Development staff with basketball specific boosters.
Assist in equipment management.
Review publications for articles or reports on subject matter of special interest.
Supervise administrative assistant, video coordinator and student managers.
Perform related duties as required.
Job Duties for Equipment Managers:
This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities and Event Management and will serve as the lead person for football equipment operations as well as manage the services and supervise staff for the entire athletic equipment operation for 23 varsity sports.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: supervising equipment services staff.
Overseeing the procurement of all athletic equipment and apparel.
Ensuring proper fitting and maintenance of all sports equipment.
Coordinating inventory, distribution, and return of equipment utilized by student-athletes; ensuring laundry services are provided.
Ensuring adherence to all College policies, NCAA regulations and apparel/equipment contract terms.
Monitoring all equipment and apparel ordered to ensure correct usage of College trademarks, colors, logos, etc.
The Director of Equipment Services will work closely with coaches on equipment needs while evaluating health and safety issues related to athletic equipment.
Job Duties for Head Coaches:
All aspects of coaching and administration of a team
Recruiting athletically and academically qualified student athletes in accordance to NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
Organizing, scheduling, and conducting practices and competitions in accordance to NCAA rules.
Encouraging a commitment to academic excellence through proactive coordination of academic support with academic advisors.
Fundraising and alumni outreach.
Ensuring program compliance with all college, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Additional duties as assigned.
Supervision of assistant coaches, graduate assistants, operations personnel and interns.
Job Duties for Assistant Coaches:
Assist the Head Coach with the administration of the program in compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations and the procedures of the University.
Coaching duties include: recruitment of quality student-athletes.
Establish and maintain a database of potential recruits that best fit the University.
Organize all appropriate home visits, phone calls, school visits and on-campus recruiting.
Establish and devise a plan for potential recruiting regions and designate certified staff for those regions.
Prepare off-campus correspondence.
Oversee all aspects of assigned student athletes (position) and player development.
Work with other coaches in organizing practice, game planning and game day adjustments
Job Duties for Strength & Conditioning Trainers:
The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) assists the Director of Strength and Conditioning with all aspects of the athletic performance program in accordance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: the design and implementation of strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for teams as assigned by the Director of Strength & Conditioning.
Instruction of student-athletes in proper lifting technique; supervision of interns.
Assist in the maintenance of equipment, record keeping, and administration of periodic testing.
The ASCC will work in conjunction with the athletic training staff and team physicians in regard to effective rehabilitation and treatment programs for injured student-athletes.
Additionally, the ASCC will be expected to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes, and to establish a professional relationship with students, staff, alumni, and the general public in an effort to promote the university and its athletic program.
Job Duties for Nutritionists:
Coordinates nutrition education and athletic training table to provide sound nutritional meals specific to goals of individual athletes and sports.
Responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, Conference and the NCAA.
Nutrition Education Provides nutritional counseling and educational services to student athletes.
Develops effective sport-specific nutrition educational presentations and handout materials for the student athletes.
Coordinate social media education.
Coordinate grocery store and restaurant education.
Review training table menus and student-athletic plans.
Administrative Manages recovery and hydration stations.
Manages product and inventory.
Coordinates body composition and hydration testing and reporting.
Supervises intern, student workers and volunteers.
Manage database.
Oversee student workers and interns.
Resource to coaching staffs, strength & conditioning staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, mental health staff, and administration regarding nutrition to include away game support.
Assist sponsorship fulfillment.
Recruiting Assist with on-campus recruiting activities by meeting with prospective student-athletes and outlining specific information regarding the departments nutrition program.
Collaborate with other department and university staff in coordinating official and unofficial visits in compliance with all university, Pac-12 Conference, and NCAA regulations.
Referral Refer student-athletes in matters of physical, addictive or mental health issues to appropriate department or university resource persons, utilizing the departments recommended protocol.
Advise and counsel students regarding their obligation to comply with all rules and regulations.
Regulatory expectations are defined by team rules, departmental and university policies, as well as conference and NCAA regulations.
Coordinator is expected to use good judgment in handling confidential issues regarding student-athletes at all times.