Examples of Professional Sports Jobs
- Business Operations
- Community Relations
- Concessions
- Event Management
- Game Day Operations
- Marketing
- Player Representatives
- Sponsorship Sales
- Ticket Sales
Professional Sports Employers
Major League Baseball (MLB) has 30 teams at the highest level and numerous minor league teams.
Officially launched in 1996, MLS has developed into one of North America’s five major leagues and has become one of the top soccer leagues in the world.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League, and the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Composed of 32 teams, the National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States.
The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 teams, with players from more than 20 countries represented.
Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada.
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world.
The PGA of America is one of the world's largest sports organizations, composed of PGA of America Golf Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
Minor League Sports Employers
Farm systems and minor leagues represent a fertile ground for finding internships and entry level jobs. Here are some sites highlighting minor league jobs/internships.
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