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Career Field: Sports

• Nature of Work
• Employment Opportunities
• Education & Training
• Dartmouth Resources
• Sports Bibliography

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Nature of Work

Career Information

• Sports Business Journal:  Covers all aspects of professional, collegiate, and amateur sports including marketing/sponsorship, facilities, media, careers and more.
• National Collegiate Athletic Association:  The NCAA is an organization through which the nation's colleges and universities govern their athletics programs.
• Sports Link Central:  Comprehensive directory of industry websites, professional associations, and publications.
• Women's Sports Foundation:  Mission is to advance the lives of girls and women through sport and physical activity.
• Sports Careers:  Overview of different areas of the sports industry and sample job descriptions.

Sports Alumni Stories

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Employment Opportunities

Sample Employers

• ESPN
• Nike
• Major League Baseball
• National Basketball Association
• National Football League
• National Hockey League
• U.S. Olympic Committee:  Coordinating body for all Olympic-related athletic activity in the US.

Job & Internship Listings

• TeamWork Online:  Free job listings from professional sports, venues, and associations.
• NCAA News - The Market:  Free job listings in college athletics.
• WorkinSports.com:  Subscription employment site with free profiles on industry professionals.
• JobsInSports.com:  Subscription employment site with listings across all areas of sports.
• Women Sports Jobs:  Subscription employment site open to all.  Free hot jobs of the week and career newsletter.
• Sports Careers:  Subscription employment site that includes podcasts and live chats with industry professionals.

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Education & Training

Professional Associations

• National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics:  Serves professionals in the field of athletics administration, providing educational and networking opportunities.
• College Sports Information Directors of America:  CoSIDA supports professionals working in college media relations.
• National Association of Sports Commissions:  Sports event industry's leading networking organization.
• National Sports Marketing Network:  Serves as the organizing body for networking opportunities within the sports business industry.
• Sports Lawyers Association:  Organization whose common goal is the understanding, advancement and ethical practice of sports law.
• Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association:  Trade association of leading industry sports and fitness brands.

Graduate Program Information

• North American Society for Sports Management:  Supports professionals working in and students studying the field of sport, leisure and recreation.  Listing of sports management programs and links to websites.
• Sports Link Central Graduate Programs:  Listing of sports management programs with concentrations and degrees offered.  Includes links to program websites. 

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Dartmouth Resources

• DartmouthSports.com:  Official Website of Dartmouth Athletics
• Physical Education & Recreation:  Provides students opportunities to experience a variety of activities and appreciate the importance of the balance of a healthy mind and body.
• Outdoor Programs Office:  Facilitates outdoor opportunities for the Dartmouth community.
• Sports Medicine Department:  Serves the primary athletic health care needs of Dartmouth's varsity athletes.

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Sports Bibliography: A Sampling of Books in the Resource Library

NOTE: Italicized titles can be borrowed and are located in the Baker Library Project Room in the Reserve Corridor.  Click here for a complete list of books on reserve.

• The Sports Internship Book:  Contains internship listings with professional teams, venues, leagues, college athletics, sports media, sports agents, tournaments, and sports marketing organizations.
• Career Opportunities in the Sports Industry:  Overview of 75+ careers with job descriptions, salary info, employment prospects, educational requirements, and tips for entry. Includes listings of graduate programs and professional associations.
• Careers in Focus - Sports: Overview of a variety of sports occupations.  Offers suggestions on how to gain experience in or knowledge of a particular job.
• The WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Entertainment & Sports:  Includes company profiles, sample job descriptions, salary ranges, overview of a typical day, and information on the lifestyle and culture of the sports industry.
• Career Opportunities for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types: Overview of different careers in sports with salary info, working conditions, and opportunities for professional advancement.