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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract sports business development in the United States is $85,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Sports Business Development vs Contract Sports Marketing?

AspectContract Sports Business DevelopmentContract Sports Marketing
Primary FocusBuilding partnerships, securing sponsorships, expanding business opportunitiesPromoting teams, events, or brands through advertising and campaigns
Required SkillsNegotiation, networking, sales, industry knowledgeCreativity, branding, communication, campaign management
Work EnvironmentClient meetings, negotiations, strategic planningAdvertising campaigns, social media, promotional events

Contract Sports Business Development focuses on creating partnerships and expanding revenue streams, while Contract Sports Marketing emphasizes promoting teams or brands through advertising efforts. Both roles require industry knowledge but differ in their core activities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Contract Sports Business Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,602 per year, or $41.2 per hour.
Full-Time Faculty - Sports Business and Entertainment Management - Colangelo College of Business

Full-Time Faculty - Sports Business and Entertainment Management - Colangelo College of Business

Grand Canyon Education

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Grand Canyon Education rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 72 rated education support services


Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learner.

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of a growing college of business with a teaching-focused mission? Are you an industry expert who wants to share it forward?Do you want to share your expertise as a professional with undergraduate and graduate students? We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for.

Grand Canyon University's Colangelo College of Business (CCOB),Colangelo College of Business, is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach Sports Business and Entertainment Management courses.We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

This Faculty position is located at our main campus at 3300 W Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ.

What we are offering:

  • The opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus

  • 9-month faculty role teachingSports Business and Entertainment Managementcourses

  • Projected start date - August 2026

  • The chance to promote a business mindset for today's changing world, as well as help with the integration of faith and celebrate free market capitalism

  • The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of professionals

What you will do:

  • Be engaging by preparing lectures that stimulate classroom discussions

  • Bring sports business and entertainment management concepts to life for undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Network to provide internships and job placements

  • Continue to remain current in the field of management and effective teaching techniques.

  • Participates in faculty and CCOB meetings and College/University committee activities

  • Supports the integrity of the GCU Christian mission, faith integration & learning outcomes

What you need:

  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Master's in Management

  • Experience teaching sports management or similar topics

  • Significant (5+ years desired), documented, industry experience in the sports or entertainment business industry. Ideal candidates will have experience in both the sport and entertainment business industry with a strong understanding of event planning/execution, venue management and marketing of experiential events. Candidates who also have sports, events, entertainment or applied analytics will also be considered.

  • Significant network of sports or entertainment industry relationships to provide student experience and student hiring/intern opportunities.

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

  • PhD/DBA Management

Why work at GCU:

  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

  • Free covered parking

  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

  • Free on-site gyms on campus

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About Grand Canyon Education

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983