Careers in Sports Administration

Our majors pursue careers in:

  • Fitness
  • Recreation retail
  • ​Commercial recreation/tourism
  • Therapeutic recreation
  • Government
  • Social service
  • Education

Types of employers for sports administration graduates:

  • Tourism and hospitality organizations
  • Recreation facilities and organizations
  • Government agencies and facilities
  • Educational institutions
  • Nonprofit and social service organizations
  • Religious organizations
  • Corporations
  • Healthcare facilities and organizations

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in sports administration:

  • Recreation services leader
  • Center supervisor
  • Intramurals coordinator
  • Activities attendant
  • Park supervisor
  • Education coordinator
  • Youth program assistant

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Marquette University
  • Green Bay Booyahs
  • Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
  • Divine Savior Holy Angels

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