10 Jobs in Sport You Don't Need to be an Athlete For

I feel like pretty much everyone has dreamed of being a pro athlete at some point in their life. But unless you’re a prodigy, or play a made-up sport like Ultimate Frisbee, the chances of playing in the big leagues is pretty slim (defo not impossible tho). 

But the good news is that there are tonnes of jobs in the sporting world that you don’t need to be an athlete for. From stats to social media, here are a bunch of jobs that merge pretty much every different interest under the sun with your love for sport. 

Sports Agent

If your two favourite movies are The Big Short and Money Ball, you’d fit right in as a sports agent. Your main role would be to represent athletes and negotiate their contracts with clubs. Agents also handle the business side of an athlete's career, including endorsements and sponsorships.
 

Sports Journalist

Maybe your two fav school subjects were English and PE. If so, you could become a journalist and specialise in sports. You could end up writing articles about your favourite leagues, and providing commentary for various media outlets, including newspapers, TV, radio, and online publications.
 

Sports Photographer/Videographer

Know your way around a camera? Want to be able to capture memorable moments during sports games? If you step into sports photography and videography, you’ll do just that, working with media outlets, individual teams, or as a freelancer.

Sports Nutritionist

If science is one of your big interests outside of sport, becoming a nutritionist could be a great shout. Sports nutritionists design and implement nutrition plans to help athletes optimize their performance and recovery through proper diet and hydration.

Sports Statistician

If you love math and know all the most obscure stats in your fav sport, you could be the next Einstein of the sports world. You’ll be in charge of compiling and analysing all the data related to sports, and passing on your important findings to teams, coaches, and media.
 

Sports Data Analyst

An analyst has a similar role to a statistician, but they use important stats to influence game strategies and help coaches and players make decisions based on data. 
 

Sports Psychologist

If you’re interested in the mind and passionate about mental health, you should look into becoming a sports psychologist. You’ll work with athletes to improve their mental skills, like focus, confidence, and resilience, to improve their performance and overall well-being.
 

Sports Medicine

For the medical folks, if you study sports medicine, you can go on to work as a sports physician or a physiotherapist. You’ll be a guru when it comes to treating sports-related injuries and helping athletes recover and stay in peak physical condition for games.
 

Sports Social Media Manager

If you run a bangin’ social media account and you know how to get on people’s good side, running a club’s socials could be your calling. Check out GWS Giants’ insta page for inspo.
 

Sports Analyst/Scout

Got an eye for talent? Scouts evaluate player performance and potential from grassroots level to the big leagues, reporting back to clubs to help with drafting players and trades.
 

So if any of those careers fit nicely with your hobbies and interests, you could be an ideal fit! Your dream to be involved in the sports industry never times out so dream on and take a look at the pathways to a job in sport you’ll loveeee.