What is an athlete manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an athlete manager

1. Explore athlete manager education requirements

   Most common athlete manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   71.1 %

   Master's

   9.9 %

   Associate

   9.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific athlete manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Athletic Events	31.83%
   NCAA	19.31%
   Ticket Sales	9.41%
   Athletic Directors	6.56%
   Athletic Equipment	5.68%

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3. Complete relevant athlete manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New athlete managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an athlete manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real athlete manager resumes.

4. Research athlete manager duties and responsibilities

   • Receive commendation from NCAA for managing national lacrosse championships
   • Develop and implement strategic merchandising plans to achieve revenue objectives and reduce expenditures while ensuring payroll remains within budget.
   • Record and edit practice and game film in compliance with NCAA and conference standards.
   • Coach and manager of the basketball and soccer teams.

5. Apply for athlete manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an athlete manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams