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Explore career options in sport managementHere you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a sport management program may land you.You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.Imagine turning your passion into a fulfilling and exciting career. Graduates of this program will be skilled in the planning and management of sporting facilities, event management, athlete management, sports marketing and media relations, sports tourism management, project management and sports policy development.Sport is a central feature of Australian (and global) lifestyle, and if you''re keen to help organise, manage and promote this industry, studying sport management is the ideal option for you. With a degree from Griffith, you''ll develop specialist knowledge of the sport industry combined with solid business skills to enable you to manage professional and not-for-profit sport organisations, athletes, sporting events and more.With the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics on the horizon, there has never been a better time to become a sport business professional.In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:Fiona Sessarago has made significant contributions to women''s football. In 2018, she became the first Head of Women''s Football at the Gold Coast Suns and in 2019, she brought together all 30 female recruits for the 2020 AFLW season. Her dedication to the sport and community work has earned her recognition, including a nomination for the Gold Coast Woman of the Year award.Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:clarifying your specific career directionincreasing your chances of being offered a job.The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.The Program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation''s Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to fostering quality education and a more equitable and just society, where everyone has a chance to thrive while fostering partnerships for the goals.Further careers informationCareers counsellingIndividual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree. #J-18808-Ljbffr