Career Guides
Sports Event Managers
Sports Event Managers oversee coordinating different events related to a sports team, organisation, stadium, or corporation.
Where You Might Work
Event managers have the privilege of working across a multitude of different sectors. If you are looking to be a sports event manager, your locations of work might include:
- Professional stadiums
- Professional training grounds
- Indoor arenas (basketball or netball match days)
- Community clubs or fields
Key Responsibilities
- Promoting sporting events to consumers.
- Responding to inquiries concerning the services that are provided and catering.
- Arranging and coordinating services, such as facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual equipment, transport, and other social events that may take place outside of a stadium/club.
- Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided.
- Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders.
The Attributes and Skills You Will Need
Event managers require a range of skills to perform at a high level. These skills could include:
- Strong communication skills, both digitally and in-person.
- Able to work collaboratively, as well as individually.
- Enjoy being around people.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Some roles will benefit from a background in customer service.
- An interest in the hospitality and customer services industries.
Market Insights
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Qualifications
The following guide will display the tertiary or VET qualifications that could allow you to become more employable as a sports event manager.
| Course | Potential Career Outcomes | Further Qualifications | Duration and/or number of units |
| Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management | This degree opens doors in other industries besides the fitness, sport, and recreation sector (tourism, hospitality) | n/a | 3 years full-time |
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