Are you interested in pursuing a career in recreation, sports, or fitness? Recreation and sports careers offer diverse opportunities in leadership, event planning, facility operations, coaching, wellness programming, and community engagement. We invite you to explore this dynamic industry to see if it aligns with your goals and passions. We invite you to explore this industry to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.
Meet with Your Industry Career Coach
Your Industry Career Coach can help you:
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- Explore industry career options
- Update your resume
- Search for jobs/internships
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- Graduate school applications and more!
Tip from your Career Coach, Katie!
In the recreation and sporting industry, building a strong professional network can play a significant role in achieving career goals and opportunities. Start networking and building your personal brand early by creating a LinkedIn profile and connecting with UT Alumni through ConnectUT. Pursuing shadowing, internships, and job experiences will help you develop industry-relevant skills while also expanding your professional network.Example Career Paths and Job Titles
- Athletic Director (High School)
- Coach
- Parks and Recreation Director
- Youth Sports Coordinator
- Campus Recreation Manager
- Outdoor Adventure Guide
- Aquatics Manager
- Community Fitness Program Manager
- Tournament or League Director
- Equipment Manager
- Team Operations Assistant
- Fan Engagement Coordinator
- Sports Agent
- Stadium Operations Assistant
- Sponsorships and Donor Relation Director
- Player Recruitment
- Project Planner
- Compliance Director
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Certified Sports Psychologist/Mental Performance Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Corporate Wellness Coordinator
- Certified Therapeutic Rehabilitation Specialist
- Sports Physical Therapist
- Wellness Program Manager
- Sports Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Sports Broadcaster / Reporter
- Photographer / Videographer
Career Resources
Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry.
Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills. Student Organizations
- Adaptive Recreation Club – University of Tennessee
- Delta Alpha Pi – University of Tennessee
- Partners in Sports – University of Tennessee
- Rocky Top Rowdies – University of Tennessee
- Tennessee River and Trail Club – University of Tennessee
- The Camp Koinonia Organization – University of Tennessee
- Unified Special Olympics Club – UTK – University of Tennessee
- UTK Relay for Life – University of Tennessee
- VOLthon – University of Tennessee
- Volunteer Team – University of Tennessee
Check out these sites in addition to our Handshake feed seen at the bottom of the page to search for jobs and internships. Jobs and Internships
- #1 Way To Find Jobs In Sports & Entertainment | TeamWork Online
- Jobs in Sports – A website dedicated to providing sports opportunities throughout the United States and Canada. Weekly updates for full-time roles and internships will be posted here.
- Sports Jobs – Work In Sports & Find Your Career | JobsInSports.com
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), NCAA Market|Find Your Career Here
- HigherEdJobs – Jobs in Higher Education
- The Sports Intern | The Sports Intern – Sports Internship Job Board
Looking to get involved in Sports and Recreation at UTK?
- INTERN WITH THE VOLS – University of Tennessee Athletics
- Student Employment | RecSports
- Home | My Site 2
Explore the UTK Athletics Staff Directory to connect with professionals in your area of interest.
Use this section to learn about professional organizations.
- National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
- Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America)
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)
- International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
- Sports Marketing Association (SMA)
Jobs on Handshake: Sports and Recreation