Sports Jobs List: 100 Career Ideas for Students who Love Physical Education

Athletic Participation:

1. Professional Athlete
2. Semi-Professional Athlete
3. Collegiate Athlete
4. Olympic Athlete
5. Coach
6. Assistant Coach
7. Personal Trainer
8. Fitness Instructor
9. Sports Camp Counselor
10. Team Mascot

Sports Management & Administration:

11. Sports Agent

12. Sports Manager
13. Team General Manager
14. Director of Player Personnel
15. Sports Marketing Specialist
16. Sports Publicist
17. Sports Events Coordinator
18. Athletic Director
19. Stadium Manager
20. Sports Operations Manager

Health & Medicine:

21. Sports Medicine Physician

22. Athletic Trainer
23. Physical Therapist
24. Nutritionist/Dietitian for Athletes
25. Sports Psychologist
26. Chiropractor specializing in athletes
27. Orthopedic Surgeon
28. Exercise Physiologist
29. Massage Therapist for Athletes
30. Sports Acupuncturist

Media & Communication:

31. Sports Journalist

32. Sports Broadcaster/Commentator
33. Sports Photographer
34. Sports Videographer
35. Sports Blogger or Vlogger
36. Sports Radio Host
37. Play-by-Play Announcer
38. Sports Social Media Manager
39. Sports Public Relations Specialist
40. Sports Analytics Journalist

Business & Merchandising:

41. Sports Apparel Designer

42. Sports Merchandising Manager
43. Sports Equipment Salesperson
44. Ticket Sales Manager
45. Sponsorship Coordinator
46. Licensing Manager for Sports Products
47. Brand Ambassador for Sports Brands
48. Sports Retail Store Manager
49. Sports Equipment Developer
50. Sports Footwear Designer

Technology & Analysis:

51. Sports Statistician

52. Sports Data Analyst
53. Video Analyst for Teams
54. Sports Performance Analyst
55. Wearable Tech Developer for Sports
56. VR/AR Developer for Sports Training
57. Sports Biomechanics Expert
58. E-Sports Game Developer
59. E-Sports Analyst
60. Sports Mobile App Developer

Education & Development:

61. Sports Studies Professor

62. High School Gym Teacher
63. Youth Sports Coach
64. Collegiate Sports Recruiter
65. Sports Camp Director
66. Sports Skill Development Coach
67. Sports Management Instructor
68. Referee/Umpire Instructor
69. Sports Psychology Consultant
70. Talent Scout

Officiating:

71. Referee/Umpire

72. Line Judge
73. Video Replay Official
74. Scorekeeper
75. Timekeeper
76. Tournament Director
77. Rulebook Developer
78. Head of Officiating for Leagues
79. Sports Equipment Inspector
80. Doping Control Officer

Other Specialized Roles:

81. Sports Historian

82. Sports Travel Coordinator
83. Fan Engagement Specialist
84. Sports Facility Architect
85. Sports Lawyer
86. E-Sports Manager
87. E-Sports Tournament Organizer
88. Golf Course Designer
89. Sports Choreographer for Films/Shows
90. Adventure Sports Guide

Community & Outreach:

91. Sports Non-profit Organizer

92. Community Sports Program Coordinator
93. Special Olympics Coordinator
94. Adaptive Sports Program Manager
95. Youth Sports Outreach Specialist
96. Sports Mentor for At-risk Youth
97. Health and Wellness Promoter through Sports
98. Grassroots Sports Development Officer
99. Sports Diplomacy Specialist
100. Sports for Social Change Advocate

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