In the wake of the huge success following the Fifa 2010 World Cup, South Africa is ready to take on bigger and better things, and are talking about putting in a bid for the 2020 Olympic Games. Gideon Sam, the president of the South Africa Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee confirmed that South Africa would be bidding on either the 2020 or the 2024 Olympic Games. This would also be the first time that these historic games would be held on the African Continent. According to Sam, the International Olympic Committee is very eager to give developing countries the opportunity to host the Olympic Games. “I can’t say that we will be going for 2020 or 2024, but we will be guided by the sporting movement in this country as to what we are going to do,” he concluded. IOC preside...

If you want to be involved in sports as far as helping players is concerned, then a health and fitness career is something that you can go after. There are plenty of opportunities for health and fitness jobs where professional sportsmen and women, as well as amateur athletes require training and conditioning. In fact, wherever you have sports and people that play sports, even on a hobby level, there will be the need for sports injury therapists, personal trainers for various sporting disciplines, health and fitness professionals, strength and conditioning coaches, and more. Some fitness jobs require training and qualifications, but many also require an intricate knowledge of the sport in question. This means that you can use your passion and love of a particular sport to help others achiev...

Thanks to an acquisition of Hydra-Sports, a boating manufacture company, Master Craft, maker of recreational power boating, ski, wakeboard, and other luxury is offering between 50 and 100 jobs in its Vonore facility in Tennessee. During the worst part of the recession last year, lots of workers were let go, but thanks to the strengthening economy, they have been able to recall most of them and they plan to offer new sports manufacture jobs in the near future. According to the marketing director of Master Craft, Jason Boertjie, they are still getting to know how the business of Hydra-Sports works, and are getting to know the sales, engineering, marketing, and sales aspects in depth before any final decisions can be made. They have been interested in Hydra-Sports for a long time though, and ...

If you have a promising career in sports awaiting you might find that you will do your best work at a college. The best way to get a college sports job is to look at the list of jobs offered by the Athletic Administration. Here you will come across many current job listings that you can pursue at any one of the 100 or more college teams that are just in the NCAA and D1A divisions. There are even more college sports jobs offered in the D1AA and D2 as well as D3 and NAIA, and then you must not forget about the Junior College teams as well. Here are some of the many college sports positions you can apply for: Athletic Director Jobs The Athletic Director, or AD, of the University is the top administrator, and is in charge of the coaching of the players and will supervise the various support st...

In the professional sporting arena you have a choice of various jobs such as head coach, assistant coach, manager of a sports team, sports marketer, and others. One of the jobs that tend to be forgotten is that of the fitness instructors, trainers, and health professionals. They keep the athletes in tip top condition and are always on hand during matches and games. There are various health and fitness jobs that you can apply for if you are interested in a sports career. Physiotherapist Every sports team, man, and woman needs a physiotherapist. Your job will be to maintain the proper working function of the body ensuring that the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints are all in perfect shape. Many athletes put their bodies through a lot more than normal people, so they require extra care ...

With the United States hosting so many diverse sporting events in the upcoming months, why not apply now for a summer sports job. You can find a part time job working in the sports industry, whether you work at the stadium, in the marketing arena, with the team, assist the health and fitness instructors, work in hospitality, or even in the broadcasting side of things. You can easily further your sports career by finding a summer job to see how you like the industry, and to learn more about it. Here are some of the events to look forward to: Red Bull US Grand Prix – Moto GP This event is taking place on the 5th July at Laguna Seca in California with various auctions and warm up races in the days before. There are all kinds of jobs you can expect here including working at the events be...

Sports jobs come in all types and if you have a love for sports, but not necessarily the athletic prowess, you can always secure a sports job in administration, fitness, marketing, sponsorships, presenting, or being a sports agent. At SportsCareerFinder you will get insider information into all of these jobs and more. Becoming a member is easy, so don’t hesitate to find your ideal sports career today! The sports and fitness industry is a complex one, and for all of your questions, SportsCareerFinder will answer all of them, including how to get an internship at a college, how to become a sports agent, how much money you can earn, and what qualifications and training you require. ...