TOP 5 JOBS IN THE INDUSTRY

Coaching - While professional coaches can earn seven-figure salaries, the odds of the average person reaching that level aren’t great. However, coaches at the college and high school levels still earn a substantial salary, and their sports job be rewarding in other ways.

Umpire/Referee - Aside from the athletes on the field, no one’s closer to the action than an umpire or referee. Officials must know the rules and be quick to react throughout the game with excellent concentration, vision, and judgment. As a professional umpire, there’ll be much travel. A specific degree is not required, although many go to professional umpiring schools. They generally start at the high school or collegiate level before entering professional sports leagues.

Sports Agent - The job of the sports agent in representing a professional athlete is extremely dynamic. Elements of management can include forecasting, planning, organizing, decision-making, coordination, and control. There’s an obligation to fully understand the dreams and fears of the athlete.

Data Analytics - If you’re a numbers person, a job in data analytics could be in your future. After baseball was revolutionized by the “money ball” idea in the early 2000s, many sports franchises began to consider the idea of using data to make the best decision regarding the team’s personnel acquisition, playing style, and a host of other decisions that could be impactful on the game.

Information Technology - What business in this world can survive without a technological infrastructure? Think of all the headsets, mobile devices, laptops, and other technology in sports. Before, during, and after games, members of the sports information department provide the media and public with information like player news, team updates, and statistics. The sports information staff can also create and publish content for game programs, update the website or team blog, and publish posts on social media.