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Career Opportunities Overview
What is Recreation and Sport Management?
The undergraduate specialization in recreation management offers professional
development in leadership and organizational principles to recreation
settings…..
According to projections based on U.S. Dept. of Labor 2004-2005 Career
Guide to Industries, employment opportunities in Recreation are projected
to increase about 28 percent over the period from 2002-2012 compared
to 16% for all industries.
The specialization in sport management offers professional preparation
in the application of business principles to the sport industry. Students
will complete a degree program that includes courses in economics, management,
marketing/promotions, and legal aspects. Sport management courses
also emphasize the role of sport in society, including the ethics, psychology,
communication, and leadership in sport.
According to Horrigan, employment opportunities in spectator sports
will increase by 22.3% over the period from 2002 to 2012.
Recreation and Sport Management graduates will be prepared to begin
careers in a variety of areas. Entry-level jobs offer a variety
of starting salaries and offer excellent opportunities for rapid advancement. Some
graduates may follow up the RSM degree by seeking graduate school or
advanced study in a supporting area.
RECREATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
| Universtiry/College Athletics |
Commercial Recreation and Sport Tourism |
Public/Government Recreation |
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Sample Titles: |
Sample Titles: |
| Sports Information Director |
Facilities Manager |
Fitness Center Manager |
| Athletic Director |
Recreation Director |
Youth Sports Director |
| NCAA Compliance Officer |
Camp Director |
Recreation Supervisor |
| Academic Student Services |
Special Events Manager |
Facility Manager |
| Marketing/Promotions Director |
Marketing/Promotions |
Aquatics Director |
| Events Director |
Group Sales |
Membership Coordinator |
| Equipment Manager |
Fitness Director |
Marketing/Promotions |
| Facilities Director |
Convention/Event Manager |
Fundraiser/Grants Coordinator |
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| Sample Job Locations: |
Sample Job Locations: |
Sample Job Locations: |
| Coastal Carolina University |
Ocean Lakes Campground |
Conway Parks and Recreation |
| Marshall University |
NASCAR Speedpark |
Myrtle Beach Cultural and Leisure |
| Louisiana-Lafayette |
Myrtle Waves Waterpark |
USArmy (MWR) |
| University of Mississippi |
Disney World |
N. Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness |
| Georgia Southern |
Conway Wellness Center |
Alamodome (San Antonio) |
| University of Maryland |
Carnival Cruise Lines |
Austin Parks & Recreation |
| Western Carolina University |
SunRiver Resort |
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| For-Profit Sport |
Not-For Profit Sport |
Natural Resources/Park Management |
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| Sample Titles: |
Sample Titles: |
Sample Titles: |
| Direcotr of Recreation and Parks |
Intramural Sports Director |
Park Ranger |
| Sporting Goods Research/Design/Sales |
Youth Sports Director |
Park Managers |
| Merchandise and Marketing |
Activity Director |
Outdoor Educator |
| Sports Agent |
Program Leader |
Forester |
| Arena/Stadium Manager |
Regional Coordinator |
Fish and Game Wardens |
| Sport Communications/Media |
Project Administrator |
Wildlife Manager |
| Corporate Sales Director |
Education Coordinator |
Outdoor Program Coordinator |
| Athletic Business Manager |
Grant Manager |
Playground Specialist |
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| Sample Job Locations |
Sample Job Locations |
Sample Job Locations |
| Myrtle Beach Pelicans |
Carolina Forest Community Center |
Myrtle Beach State Park |
| Madison Square Garden |
Special Olympics International |
Huntington Beach State Park |
| Mytle Beach Stingrays |
National Youth Sports Corporation |
PlayCard Enviromental Center |
| Syracuse Crunch |
Myrtle Beach YMCA |
City of Charleston/Charleston Co. |
| Charleston Battery |
Police Athletic League |
Smoky Mountain National Park |
| Wilson Sporting Goods |
NCAA |
Project Adventure |
* Many positions require/encourage graduate or advanced
study
Horrigan, M. (2004). Employment projections to 2012: Concepts and context. Monthly
Labor Review, 3-22 |
