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Career Services
63 South Main Street, 2nd Floor
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 646-2215
Fax: (603) 646-1360
E-mail: Career Services

 

 

Career Field: Sports


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


Employment Opportunities

Sample Employers

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.

Education & Training

Professional Associations

Graduate Program Information


Dartmouth Resources


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.

 

Last Updated: 1/9/09