Employment Guide for the Sports Industry National Governing Bodies of Sport

National Governing Bodies (NGB) of Sports are non-profit, non-governmental organizations responsible for promoting and developing a particular sport within a nation. They control key assets such as national team brand, support youth and elite level national teams for both genders, develop Olympians, collaborate with International Federation of the particular sport, national Olympic Committee and IOC to qualify athletes and national teams to participate in international events.


Examples of Jobs Within NGBs

  • Video Analyst
  • Digital Media Manager
  • Coaching Positions
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Communications Manager
  • Program Director
  • Vice President of Athlete Health and Wellness
  • Special Events Manager
  • Marketing Content Specialist
  • Data Scientist
  • Chief Revenue Officer

National Governing Bodies in the U.S.

There are 50 recognized NGBs in the U.S.

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee certifies organizations that administrate sports for the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American or Para Pan American Games. Visit their website to find a comprehensive list of all 50 recognized NGBs and USOPC Managed Sports.

U.S. National Governing Bodies

 

What Degrees Are Best for Jobs in the Sports Industry?

A degree in sport management can help you break into a career in the sports industry. Learn more about the world-renowned degrees at the University of New Haven:

B.S. in Sport ManagementM.S. in Sport Management

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