Hockey is an interesting sport because, when compared to all of the major team sports, it has such a unique playing surface and such unique hockey careers. Despite its cold-climate northern origins, it is one that has managed to thrive in sunny climates – and Stanley Cup Champions in places […]
Author: Jobs In Sports
Go Hunting for College Sports Jobs after Bowl Season
College Bowl season is over, and teams are returning to their locker rooms and off-season training practices. The coaching staff is returning to their desks, reviewing the season, and planning next year’s attack. As a result of this planning, holes will be found, and jobs will become available. In short, […]
Break into Sports Media
Writing is a great career, and most people who write do so about what they are most passionate about. If you are a huge sports fan and watch either one or most sporting events religiously, then you should think of following a path to finding sports writing jobs. This field […]
Read This Book: Quitter
While some of us enter the sports industry immediately after high school or college, many of us attempt the career transition after toiling in a different field for years. Jon Acuff’s book, titled Quitter, has application for those of us looking to make that eventual transition. Its subtitle explains its […]
How to Find and Land a Sports Internship
Looking for a sports internship? We can help. Here’s what you need to know about locating the right one and landing the job.
Jobs In Sports Insight: Sports Radio Professional Jobs
The Background… Without a doubt, succeeding at a sports media job seems attainable to most sports fans. Many of us already spend way too much time talking about sports at the bar or coffee station at work. Why not put on a headset and do it for money? It obviously […]
Being a Fan vs. Being a Professional in Your Sports Career
Walk into a press box at any sporting event that is big enough to have the press covering it, and the first thing they will tell you is always: There is no cheering in the press box. The reason is simple. Everyone in the press box is working in various […]
Tips to Find Great Sports Jobs
Working in sports isn’t a game. It’s a career. Finding a great sports job takes patience, dedication, and hard work. It takes research. It’s something that you have to prepare for. Below are some basic steps to follow to prepare for and land your dream job: Take a look at […]
Making the Team Look Good Off the Field
Most sports-minded people have dreamed of being the player who scores the winning touchdown or hits the buzzer-beating basket that gives their favorite team a championship. Sadly, few of us have the physical skills necessary to make that kind of contribution on the field. If you’re creative, though, you might […]
Jobs In Sports Insight: The Coach
The Background… Coaches are among the few publicly visible jobs in sports. While athletes are center stage, coaches are on the sidelines instructing players and making decisions that impact the game’s outcome. All team sports and many individual sports have a coach or an entire coaching staff to bring organization […]
