Butte County CTE - Career Technical Education
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Careers in Sports

Do you love sports? Are you interested in learning about careers involving athletics? While becoming a professional athlete is the dream of many, a career in the billion-dollar sports industry can be an exciting way to take your passion and turn it into a lifelong pursuit.

On this page you can learn more about careers in this area and where you can obtain training or educational experience. ​

​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: ​Realistic, Enterprising

Explore Careers

  • The Five Most Promising Careers in Sports
  • A List of Careers in Sports

Occupations

Sports Medicine:
  • Chiropractors
  • Kinesiologists / Exercise Physiologist
  • Massage Therapist
  • Physical Therapists
  • Dietitian /  Nutritionist
  • Athletic Trainers

Team Management:
  • Coaches and Scouts
  • Front Office Administration
  • Management
  • Sports Information Director
  • Statistical Assistant

Marketing & Merchandising:
  • Ad Sales
  • Agents
  • Digital Management
  • Game Design
  • Licensing Lawyer
  • Photojournalist
  • Sports Apparel Designer
  • Sports Apparel Marketer
  • Sports Writer

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Click on "Find Local Training" inside the "Typical Education" box  for all CareerOneStop links
  • ​Exercise Physiology - Butte College
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology - CSU Chico​
  • Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management - CSU Chico

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:
  • Play sports in school, paying attention to all the different professionals you come into contact with!
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Career Videos

Athletic Trainer
Exercise Physiologist
Coaches and Scouts
Statistician
Nutritionist

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!

Explore Current Jobs

  • Malakye - Search for jobs in creative, lifestyle driven industries 
  • NCAA The Market - Careers in College Athletics
  • TeamWork Online - Careers in Sports and Live Events
  • Search for Jobs by Career Area - CSU Chico list of Online Job Posting Sites
  • ​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Community Classroom
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • News & Updates
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms