Career Options

The sporting industry is rapidly expanding. With that growth comes an increasing need for professionals to plan, market, and manage teams, facilities, and recreation and leisure programs. Careers in this field are limitless and can include anything from sports program management and marketing to coaching and teaching.

Field	Areas	Types of Employers
Sport Management	Public Relations Agents Sales Marketing Promotions Operations Event Management Program Coordination Fund-raising	Professional Teams Professional Athletes Sport Assoc. (NBA, LPGA) Arenas/Stadiums Colleges/Universities Health Clubs Sport Facilities
Sporting Goods	Store Management Manufacturers Reps. Product Development Product Distribution Product Marketing	Sporting Goods Manufacturers Sporting Goods Stores Exercise Equip. Manufacturers
Sports Communication	Journalism Broadcasting Photojournalism	Newspapers Magazines Television Stations Radio Stations
Coaching	Professional Coaching High School Coaching College Coaching	Professional Sports Leagues HS Athletic Associations Amateur Athletic Associations Recreation Leagues
Governance	Administrator League/Conference Rep	Collegiate Assoc. HS/College Leagues US Olympic Committee Professional Organizations
Commercial Recreation/Tourism	Travel/Transportation	Convention Services Recreation Travel Agencies Cruise Lines Airlines Bus Lines Railroads
	Hospitality	Hotels Resorts Recreational Communities Theme Parks Special Events Companies
	Local Community Recreation	Sports Clubs Racquet Clubs Dance Studios Health and Fitness Clubs Golf Courses Amusement Parks Concessionaires
Social Services	Camp Management Program Management Community Center Management Coaching	Camps-Wilderness Service Org. Children’s Homes Correctional Facilities Senior Centers Youth Programs Special Olympics Community Centers
Fitness	Health Club Management Fitness Instructor Coaching	Fitness Centers Corporate Fitness Centers Athletic Clubs Adult Care Facilities Sports Clinics
Government	Outdoor Rec. Planning Parks Natural Resource Management Recreation Management Program Management	City, County, Regional agencies Correctional Facilities Rehabilitation Centers Department of Defense State/Federal parks, forests
Education	Teaching Coaching Recreation Management Administration	Colleges/Universities Elementary/Secondary schools Prisons/Correctional Facilities

"Promise of Success" - Keystone College graduates of the Sports and Recreation Management program have secured employment with Backcourt Hoops, Binghamton Mets minor league baseball, Carbondale YMCA, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Elk View Country Club, Family Enrichment Center, Friendship House, Kansas City Wizards major league soccer, LA Fitness (Atlanta, GA), Lackawanna College, Mid Atlantic Youth Services, Resort at Split Rock, Ridgeway and Conger, Scranton Country Club, Scranton Ice Box, Sky Box (NC), Sodexo, Tobyhanna Army Depot, Wakefield Summer Fun Sports Camp (Arlington County, VA), Walt Disney World, Wayne Boys and Girls Club, and YMCA Day Camp.

Graduates of this program have also pursued additional education at the following schools: Cazenovia College, Kennesaw State University, Marywood University, San Diego Golf Academy, Temple University, and West Virginia University.

Internships and Field Experience

Students must also complete a 400 hour senior internship. The student's advisor and the Career Development Center will assist student's in securing their internship.

Keystone College Sport & Recreation majors have interned at some great locations!

US Olympic Training Center, Colorado Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Florida University of Tennessee Lady Vols Athletics Georgia Tech University Athletics Myrtle Beach Resorts The Resort at Split Rock Mountain Concessions at Pocono Raceway The Playing Fields
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Past Internship and Experiential Learning Opportunities
Abington Health and Fitness Club, Abington Journal, Backcourt Hoops, Binghamton Mets minor league baseball, Bowie Baysox minor league baseball, Dunmore Senior Center, ESPN Radio at Yankee Stadium & The Meadowlands, Forest City Regional High School, Georgia Tech, Greater Pittston YMCA, The Ice Box, Inn at Lackawaxen, Keystone Giants baseball camp, Lackawanna College, Lackawanna County Stadium, LPGA Junior Girls Golf Camp, McDade Park, Monroe County Parks, Myrtle Beach Resorts, New Jersey Pride major league lacrosse, Philadelphia Department of Recreation, Pioneers Arena Football, Playing Fields, Pocono Raceway, Pocono Whitewater, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons minor league baseball, Special Olympics (NC), Spring Haven Club, Throop Civic Center, U.S. Olympic Team, Walt Disney World, Western Wayne High School, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins minor league hockey, and Wilkes-Barre YMCA.