Sports Event Manager

Sports Event Managers plan and organise sporting events. They arrange the venue, plan the event timetable, organise competition officials and players, market and promote the event along various distribution channels, secure event funding and sponsorship, manage event staffing and obtain the necessary permits, licences, and paperwork.

As a Sports Event Manager you could be negotiating the hire price of a sports arena, carrying out a player safety risk assessment, organising event insurance, developing sponsorship packages and the ticket pricing structure, advertising for event staff, planning event uniforms and branding materials, negotiating leasing fees for merchandisers and food retailers, or running a project management meeting with key stakeholders.

To succeed in this occupation you’ll need to be highly organised and have outstanding communication skills.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a sports event manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Sport Management

On Campus
16 - 18 months
$0 - $66,110
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Sport Management

On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $44,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Sport Management

On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $22,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport Management

On Campus
24 months
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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