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How much do athletic ticketing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for athletic ticketing in the United States is $47,257.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in athletic ticketing?

To thrive in Athletic Ticketing, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service experience, often supported by a degree in sports management or business. Familiarity with ticketing software (like Paciolan or Ticketmaster), point-of-sale systems, and CRM tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability help you stand out when assisting patrons and resolving issues. These skills ensure efficient ticket sales, positive fan experiences, and effective event operations in a dynamic sports environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in athletic ticketing, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in athletic ticketing often face challenges such as managing high-volume sales during peak seasons, ensuring accurate seat assignments, and providing excellent customer service under pressure. They must also quickly resolve technical issues with ticketing platforms and coordinate closely with marketing and event operations teams. Building strong communication skills and staying adaptable to new ticketing technologies are key to overcoming these challenges and contributing to a successful event day experience.

What is the difference between Athletic Ticketing vs Event Ticketing Coordinator?

AspectAthletic TicketingEvent Ticketing Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in sports ticketingHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in event ticketing
Work EnvironmentSports venues, stadiums, arenasVarious event venues, including concerts, festivals, and sports
Industry UsagePrimarily sports industryBroad, including entertainment, concerts, and sports
Job FocusManaging ticket sales for athletic eventsManaging ticket sales and logistics for diverse events

While both roles involve ticket sales and customer service, Athletic Ticketing focuses specifically on sports events at venues like stadiums, whereas Event Ticketing Coordinators handle a wider range of events across different industries. The skills and credentials overlap, but the industry focus and event types differ.

What is athletic ticketing?

Athletic ticketing refers to the process of managing, selling, and distributing tickets for sporting events. This involves using specialized software and systems to handle ticket sales, track attendance, and ensure secure and efficient entry for fans. Professionals in athletic ticketing may work for sports teams, colleges, arenas, or ticketing companies, and are responsible for customer service, event planning, and revenue management. Their goal is to maximize attendance and enhance the fan experience while ensuring the smooth operation of ticket sales.
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What states have the most Athletic Ticketing jobs? States with the most job openings for Athletic Ticketing jobs include:
Infographic showing various Athletic Ticketing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,257 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Assistant Director, Athletic Ticketing

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO โ€ข On-site

$52K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director, Athletic Ticketing
COMPENSATION RANGE: 52,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: UNC Ticket Office
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/31/2026.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director, Athletic Ticketing is a part of the overall campus ticketing office, which falls under the oversight of the Finance &Administration Division. This position is unique in that it functions, in part,as a member of the Athletics sales and marketing team. Responsibilities forthis position include:
A. Manages the Nottingham and Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler Hancock Ticket Offices including hiring, training, and supervising Ticket Office staff for ticketed athletic events.
B. Works with Athletics staff in the promotion, marketing and delivery of special ticket promotions and general customer sales.
C. Maintains patron databases for Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling and other athletic events and activities as needed.
D. Creates, revises, and maintains reports drawn from all ticketing sources, including on-line, phone, walk-up, comped and group sales.
E. Assists in the overall management of the Campus Commons Ticket Office and helps to cover Performing and Visual (PVA) and /or Student Life events as needed.
Job Duties:
1-Ticket Office Management: Manage Ticket Office locations for all ticketed athletic events including the hiring, training and supervising of student ticket agents. Provide event, season and other specified custom reports to appropriate constituents. Coordinate with facility personnel for the preparation of and training for game day gate staff. (30%, Essential)
2-Coordination and Communication: Serve as the direct ticket office connection to the Athletic Department. In many respects, this position will function as part of the Athletics marketing and sales team, regularly attending Athletics staff meetings. Lead athletics in the use Audience View Business Intelligence for the effective reach to current and potential patrons. Customize and distribute regularly scheduled and spontaneous reports as needed to Athletic administration. Provide budget reports to Executive Director of Campus Services relating to income generated by ticket sales. (30%, Essential)
3-Customer Service: Implementation of operating practices to ensure the delivery of quality customer service to the campus community and the public through effective communication with students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests and responding in a timely manner to customer concerns and problems. Communicate and if necessary disburse tickets to opponents' constituency. Also responsible for developing positive customer and public relations with the campus community and external constituent groups. (20%, Essential)
4-Personnel Management: Provide effective management and supervision of student ticketing agents. Development and implementation of student employee training to enhance workplace skills in support of quality customer service and the effective delivery of the ticketing program. (20%, Essential)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
One (1) year working in ticketing or event management. Minimum experience required. Experience in student employee supervision, and inworking with staff of diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated written and verbalcommunications skills; knowledge of Microsoft office systems.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
EEO StatementThe University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC'scompliance with this policy.
ADA AccommodationsThe University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.