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Professional sports clubs and teams hire individuals who are already
trained in producing sports revenue, who have marketing skills that are
specific to selling tickets, sponsorships, event planning, and marketing.
The Sports employment is designed to give you the skill set, and
competitive edge that will distinguish yourself in sports business. Upon
completion of the course you will be thoroughly trained and ready to make
a difference in the bottom line of any sports organization.
People passionate about a career in sports
· Those wanting to learn about the sports industry while maintaining
current employment
· People who have other commitments for whom on-line education is the best
option
· Those looking to enhance their business acumen and professional
development
· People who want a marketable skill that will provide them a competitive
edge compared to other job seekers
· College students looking for insight often not offered on college
campuses
· College students who need to obtain college credit
Typically if a person wishes to work at the collegiate or professional
level a master's degree is preferred.
National Athletic Trainers' Association is an association involved in
enhancing the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in
physical activity, as well as advancing the profession of athletic
training through education and research.
The first of the sport job sites and one of the most demanding at the
moment is that of a high school athletic trainer. The high schools across
the country are looking for these types of trainers. In the state of Texas
this is the most demanding and the best paid job that is offered. The
state of Texas is building new high schools across the state and are
putting up some very good salaries. With this job you are taking on the
athletes of whatever sports the high school offers. In Texas that would
include at least football, baseball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and
basketball. Of course these would involve both men’s and women’s. This is
a high paying job right now and is a good place to start in the athletic
training world. To do training at this level there is only a requirement
of state licensure.
The second level of Training in sports would be the collegiate level.
This level requires a great deal of time but most of the time you are
working directly with one or two sports. This is place to find great deal
of injuries of a wide variety. Also this I great learning time and a great
way to see how things are run at the collegiate level. While at the
college level you notice the change in demands for certain needs. This
also adds to the time and learning process as well. At the college level
you are responsible for fewer athletes but you are more focused on these
athletes cause there is more time to work with them. To be able to be in
this part of the profession requires a state licensure and national
certification
The third level of athletic training is at the professional level of
sports. At this level you are living, eating, and breathing the sport you
work with. There is a good deal of time required for this as well. This is
where most of the trainers who have a bunch of experience and the best
credentials go and work. This is something that can be achieved by a
trainer who wants to do pro sports. This just takes a great deal of work
and dedication to get to this level. Also you have to have the open mind
to new technology as well as the open mind to learn whenever new things
come along. For this job the very least requirements are state licensure
and national certification.
Primary
Responsibilities
- Develop
overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury
prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury
treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for
student-athletes
- Provide
athletic training services for the University’s athletic department,
including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away
competitions as necessary
- Coordinate and
schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for
student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
- Responsible
for the formation of the University’s athletic training staff, including
hiring, training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic
trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers and student athletic
trainers
- Work in
conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in
the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning
programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs
- Schedule and
coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team
practices and athletic competitions
- Assist
Athletic Director and Business Manager in the development of the sports
medical program budget
- Evaluate and
recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of
the sports medical program
- Recordkeeping
and documentation
Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in appropriate area of specialization and 4 – 5 years
professional experience. Master’s degree preferred, 2 – 3 years
professional experience
- Certified by
the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
- State Athletic
Training Licensure
- Familiarity
with NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA governing rules
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