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Entry Level Athletic Administration Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Athletic Trainer I

Toledo, OH ยท On-site

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

Main Campus - Administration Toledo, OH Categories: Healthcare Positions, Full-Time, None ... Salary commensurate with experience This entry level Athletic Trainer is responsible for ...

$22 - $30/hr

Main Campus - Administration Toledo, OH Categories: Healthcare Positions, Full-Time, None ... Salary commensurate with experience This entry level Athletic Trainer is responsible for ...

$22 - $30/hr

Main Campus - Administration Toledo, OH Division/Equivalent: Athletics School/Unit: Training Room ... Salary commensurate with experience This entry level Athletic Trainer is responsible for ...

Athletic Trainer

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$22.75 - $31.25/hr

The Athletic Trainer I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP). Team ... administration. 13. The employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific ...

Athletic Trainer

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$23 - $31.25/hr

The Athletic Trainer I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP). Team ... administration. 13. The employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific ...

Athletic Trainer PRN

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$23 - $31.25/hr

The Athletic Trainer I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP). Team ... administration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Education: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a ...

Athletic Trainer - PRN/Optional

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

Up to 1 year experience Entry Level (Required) * National Athletic Trainers Association Board of ... Informs patient, family, coaches, and administration of important aspects of the patient ...

Part-Time Athletic Assistant

Milton, GA ยท On-site

$12 - $15/hr

... Administration, Sports Management or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of ... Complexity: Performs entry-level professional work including basic data analysis and synthesis ...

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How much do entry level athletic administration jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level athletic administration in the United States is $44,547.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $49,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Athletic Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Athletic Administrator, you need a solid understanding of sports management principles, event coordination, and a bachelor's degree in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, budgeting tools, and compliance systems like NCAA or NAIA regulations is often required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail help you manage logistics and collaborate with coaches, athletes, and staff. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth athletic operations, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork in a dynamic sports environment.

What is the difference between Entry Level Athletic Administration vs Entry Level Sports Management?

AspectEntry Level Athletic AdministrationEntry Level Sports Management
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in sports management, business, or related fieldBachelor's degree in sports management, business, or related field
Work EnvironmentSports facilities, universities, athletic departmentsSports organizations, teams, athletic departments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, sports clubs, athletic organizationsProfessional sports teams, leagues, sports agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Athletic Administration and Entry Level Sports Management share similar educational backgrounds and work environments, often overlapping in athletic departments and sports organizations. While both roles involve supporting sports operations, athletic administration may focus more on facility management and compliance, whereas sports management emphasizes marketing, event planning, and business aspects. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the best fit for their career goals within the sports industry.

What is entry level athletic administration?

Entry level athletic administration refers to positions within sports organizations, schools, or colleges where individuals assist in managing athletic programs, events, and teams. These roles often involve tasks such as coordinating schedules, handling logistics, supporting athletic directors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It's a starting point for those interested in a career in sports management, offering valuable experience in event planning, communication, and operations. Entry level positions may include titles like Athletic Department Assistant, Program Coordinator, or Administrative Support Specialist. Typically, these roles require strong organizational skills, a passion for sports, and some relevant education or experience.

What are some typical responsibilities for someone starting out in an entry level athletic administration position?

In an entry level athletic administration role, you can expect to handle a variety of tasks that support the operations of athletic programs. Common responsibilities include assisting with event planning and management, coordinating team travel logistics, maintaining compliance records, and communicating with coaches, student-athletes, and vendors. You may also be involved in marketing initiatives, managing schedules, and helping with budget tracking. This role is highly collaborative and often requires multitasking and strong organizational skills.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Athletic Administration job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,547 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Graduate Assistant, Athletic Administration

Queens University Of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC โ€ข On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

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Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Summary: Queens University of Charlotteโ€™s Athletics is an NCAA Division I program distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and consistently competing at the highest possible levels. The Royals joined the ASUN Conference on July 1, 2022.

Former graduate assistants (GA) and interns have used their learning and practicing experiences with the Royals to land jobs with organizations such as the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, USA Triathlon, USA Swimming, and Ally to name a few.

This is a 12-month renewable internship that reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. The GA position begins during the summer ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The successful candidate must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte. There is no expressed or implied commitment to a paid position upon completion of the internship. This role is eligible for tuition remission for up to six credit hours per semester and a stipend. No housing is offered.

This position is considered a Responsible Employee for purposes of the universityโ€™s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the universityโ€™s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such.

Queens conducts confidential background investigations on candidates as part of the hiring process, including any past NCAA rules violations. According to the NCAA bylaws:

โ€œContractual agreements or appointments between a coach and an institution shall include the stipulation that a coach who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.โ€

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity to enhance an individualโ€™s athletic communications skills. The graduate assistant for athletic communications will learn how to assist the athletic communications department in their efforts to grow the Queens Athletics brand through multiple forms of storytelling. They will serve as the primary contact for multiple sports as they hone their skills in the profession. The selected individual will be provided instruction and directions and perform duties under close observation.

Areas Learning and Application:

  • Learn and practice writing and editing press releases
  • Learn and practice keeping or overseeing in-game statistics
  • Learn and practice daily maintenance of the athletic website
  • Learn and practice building relationships with outside media
  • Learn and practice preparing weekly conference reports and student-athlete award nominations
  • Learn and practice how to produce graphics
  • Learn and practice assistance in production of digital web content
  • Learn and practice how to produce video content
  • Learn and practice how to operate cameras for photography and video
  • Learn and practice promoting athletic teams and student-athletes via social media
  • Learn and practice organizing photo and video shoots for coaches, staff, and student-athletes
  • Learn and practice daily management of the athletic social media accounts
  • Learn and practice preparing monthly reports on social media analytics
  • Learn and practice assisting in home event management and staffing

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, sport management or related area of study
  • Must be a current, full-time graduate student at Queens University of Charlotte.
  • Strong communication, organization, writing, editing and design skills
  • Experience using Mac and PC computers
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms
  • Strong followโ€up and followโ€through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition)
  • Video/audio editing experience preferred, graphic design experience also preferred
  • Photography skills are strongly encouraged

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
  • Photography skills are strongly encouraged

Program Alignment

  • Masters in Sport Management
  • Masters in Communication
  • Masters in Business Administration
  • Masters in Talent and Organizational Development

Application Process

Does this sound like a good fit? Please submit the following:

  1. A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience
  2. Current rรฉsumรฉ
  3. Writing Samples
  4. Contact information for three professional references.

Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About Queens University of Charlotte

Located in the heart of the nationโ€™s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the cityโ€™s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.

Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger.

Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.

By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the worldโ€™s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.

Queens University of Charlotte aims to be a leading comprehensive university, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community. Queens is a campus where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The mission of Queens is to provide transformative educational experiences that nurture intellectual curiosity, promote global understanding, encourage ethical living, and prepare individuals for purposeful and fulfilling lives. To this end, the University recruits talented faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Queens encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically minoritized communities. The University also invites applications from individuals who are prepared to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body and to collaborate with colleagues to make Queens an equitable and inclusive place to live, learn, and work.

Queens works to provide an accessible living, learning, and working environment for current and prospective faculty, staff, and students and visitors to our campus. If there are accommodations, we can provide to make your application process more accessible, please contact the Director of Human Resources (hr@queens.edu, 704-337-2297). The position duties and responsibilities listed above should be able to be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. HR works in partnership with employees to manage the workplace accommodations process.