How to Work for a Profesional Sports Franchise
- 1). You should decide what area of professional sports you want to work in. Getting a job with a professional sports team requires your complete attention and preparation since the number of these franchises and jobs are limited. By deciding what area you want to work in, you are able to focus all your attention on this specific area. Areas can include entry level positions like customer service or more advanced positions, including ticket sales executive and general manager.
- 2). You should obtain the necessary qualifications and education for the area that you want to work in. Professional sports jobs will require a certain amount of expertise. If you are interested in working with a professional sports team's accounting department, it is important to obtain a degree and experience in the area of accounting. If your goal is to work as a general manager, you may need a bachelor's and master's degree in sport management and experience in management.
- 3). You should secure an internship with a professional sports franchise. Internships are readily available with these teams, however, they usually are unpaid. An internship is a great way to gain experience in your area of expertise. It's also a great way to network and meet people. If you can not secure an internship, another option is to volunteer your services. After interning or volunteering for about eight weeks, if you have proved your worth, you may be offered a paid position.
- 4). You should apply for jobs in your area of expertise with professional sports franchises. You will be able to find open jobs on the franchises' websites. You should have your boss where you previously interned place a phone call to the prospective franchise office on your behalf. A few positive words from your previous boss could go a long way in securing a job for you. This is especially true in the world of sports where everybody knows everybody else due to the limited number of teams and jobs out there.