Physical Education Related Occupations | PE-Sports Management Related Occupations | More Information on Occupations | Things to do NOW to Maximize Career Opportunities | How to Focus Your Career Choice | Physical Education Career Websites | PE-Sports Management Career Websites

These are some of the job titles related to these particular emphases: there are more.

To begin to focus your career choice, within your emphasis area(s)

1. Mark those jobs that interest you with a "+" sign,
2. Mark those that you don't know much about with a "?" and
3. Draw a line through those jobs that you are familiar with and know you have no interest in.
4. Now find out more about the jobs with a "?" beside them. If you want some suggestions for doing research, contact Career Services.
5. Then narrow the list of "+" and "?" jobs down to four or five and begin to consider how you can develop the skills to enter those occupations.

Things Students Can (and should) Do NOW to Get a Job in the Field of Physical Education or PE-Sports Management:

• Get involved with campus activities to find out what kind of things you like to do Examples: work alone, with a group, or a combination; lead or follow; plan activities for people or be more spontaneous; help people solve problems by intervening ahead/educating - or help people solve problems by remediation with group or individual therapy; research and analyze information which can be used to develop solutions or apply solutions to concrete situations.
• Think about which broad area within the field of Physical Education or PE-Sports Management you want to enter (health & fitness, professional sports, associations & organizations, recreation, sporting goods, sports venues/events, college athletics, etc.) and research the career path* for each occupation of interest.
• Work as a paraprofessional in campus offices such as athletics, orientation, or housing (resident assistant).
• Plan to do at least one internship as a way to get focused experience in your field. Two internships are preferable.
• Volunteer your services to a non-profit organization in whose cause you believe. You will get experience, and networking contacts, and the pleasure of accomplishing something important.
• Career path = what jobs are the entry-level point for the occupation – how do I get my foot in the door?, how do people commonly advance in that occupation?

Why should you do these things?

Because PE and PE-Sports Management are competitive fields. There are more people who want jobs than there are jobs and you will need to do something to make yourself stand out from the crowd to get a job.

To locate further information about any of the following occupations

• Duties
• Education and Training Needed
• How Hard or Easy it Will Be To Find a Job
• Compensation

go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook online: http://www.bls.gov/oco/

You may access the site anywhere you can access the web. There are 2 computers you can use in Career Services for any career-related task, including occupational research. Search by looking for the job title in the alphabetical index, or typing in the occupational name in the search box, or looking in the field/industry list on the right side of the screen.

Physical Education Major Websites

($ = there may be fees involved, so check carefully)

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AAFA) http://www.afaa.com - certifying organization which offers workshops and certifications such as personal training, emergency response, fitness practitioner, aqua fitness, and many others

American Council on Exercise (ACE) http://www.acefitness.org - another certifying organization. If you are a member of the organization you can log into its gymjob.com website which lists employment opportunities. $

American Football Coaches Association http://www.afca.com - has a very small job listing service. Scroll to the end of the site and click on “Job Board”

Exercise Jobs http://www.exercisejobs.com - An excellent site for those interested in exercise and fitness. Has a job board (search by category & location), and career resources, including links to information on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, salary surveys, and certification information. No fee.

American Alliance for health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance AAHPERD - http://www.aahperd.org An umbrella organization which encompasses (and has links to) Am. Assoc. for health Ed., Am. Assoc. for Leisure & Recreation, Am. Assoc. for Active Lifestyles & Fitness, Nat. Assoc. For Girls & Women in Sports, Nat. Assoc. for Sport & Physical Ed., Nat. Dance Assoc. If you join as a FT undergrad or grad ($45) you can participate in their career resources. $

National Association of Sports Officials http://www.naso.org - Information about how to become a sports official

JobsinSports http://www.onlinesports.com/pages/CareerCenter.html - a free job listing link (“Job Bank”), and several joblists which charge a fee (“Subscribe to JobsInSports”, and “Sports Careers”). The free link, Job Bank, has a variety of positions from entry-level to experienced.

Sports Management Major Websites

North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). http://www.nassm.org - offers a student membership, journal, and resume posting service.

JobsinSports http://www.onlinesports.com/pages/CareerCenter.html - a free job listing link (“Job Bank”), and several joblists which charge a fee (“Subscribe to JobsInSports”, and “Sports Careers”). The free link, Job Bank, has a variety of positions from entry-level to experienced.

AthleticLink http://www.athleticlink.com - has a free job listing board, able to be searched by a number of different criteria.

Jobs in National Parks, Monuments, Recreation & Wilderness Areas http://www.coolworks.com/national-park-jobs.asp - job listings (seasonal & year-round) by location, & by occupation. Has a registry which will mail you job openings if you sign up for it.

Outside Jobs http://www.coloradoguide.com/careers/searchjob.cfm - a selection of outdoor jobs from ranger to environmental enginner.

Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association http://www.sgma.com/links.html - all kinds of information n sports equipment industry. The job listings include links to member companies and their employment listings and a couple of executive recruiters for this industry.

For more information or personal help, visit the Career Services Office:
Monday-Friday:
8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.
Other hours available by appointment

E.C. Hunt Campus Center
(Located next to the Bookstore)
Phone: (402) 426-7258
Fax: (402) 426-7922
Campus Box 1225

Email: career@dana.edu
or telephone for an appointment