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i9 Sports

Youth Sports Instructor

MN · On-site

$18/hr

Responsive recruiter Benefits: * Competitive salary * Flexible schedule * Training & development ... Flexible schedule Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the nation's first ...

i9 Sports

Sport Instructor Multi-Sport

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

$16 - $25/hr

Responsive recruiter Benefits/Perks * A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun! * Opportunity to ... Online training opportunities Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the ...

i9 Sports

Sport Instructor Soccer

Canton, OH · On-site

$17/hr

Responsive recruiter Benefits/Perks * A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun! * Opportunity to ... Online training opportunities Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the ...

i9 Sports

Sport Instructor Soccer

Cumming, GA · On-site

$16 - $25/hr

Responsive recruiter Benefits/Perks * A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun! * Opportunity to ... Online training opportunities Company Overview Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports ® is the ...

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How much do sports recruitment jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports recruitment in the United States is $68,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sports recruitment?

Sports recruitment is the process of identifying, evaluating, and attracting talented athletes to join sports teams, clubs, or organizations. Recruiters work closely with coaches and management to assess potential players' skills, character, and fit for the team. The role often involves scouting, networking, and negotiating contracts to secure top talent. Successful sports recruitment helps teams build competitive rosters and achieve long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in sports recruitment, and why are they important?

To thrive in Sports Recruitment, you need a deep understanding of athletic talent evaluation, strong networking abilities, and a background in sports management or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), scouting databases, and relevant certifications such as Certified Sports Recruiter (CSR) are often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and resilience set standout recruiters apart. These competencies are crucial for identifying top talent, building lasting relationships, and ensuring successful placements in the competitive sports industry.

What are some common challenges faced in a sports recruitment role and how can they be managed?

Sports recruitment professionals often face challenges such as intense competition for top talent, rapidly changing athlete performance metrics, and tight deadlines for filling roster spots. Building strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and agents, as well as staying updated on player statistics and industry trends, can help overcome these challenges. Effective communication, adaptability, and leveraging data-driven tools are key to managing the dynamic environment of sports recruitment.
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Infographic showing various Sports Recruitment job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,510 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Club Sports Recruitment & Special Events

Liberty

Lynchburg, VA

$12.77/hr

Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Provide support as directed by designated supervisor.
Job Description

1. Assist with Recruitment needs:
- Assist with maintaining various recruitment databases
- Assist with the creation and coordination of recruitment itineraries
- Assist with managing inventory levels of meal passes and recruitment-related materials
- Assist with overall cleanliness and organization of recruitment and events storage unit
- Assist in preparation and day-of Recruitment related events
- Assist with the status of recruits for admissions and financial aid
- Assist with tracking goals for monthly, quarterly and annual goals of the department
- Assist with recruited visitor tracking documents and helping maintain consistent processes
- Assist with all on-campus recruitment events including but not limited to ELU, CFAW, Team Tryouts, Block Party, Prospect Camps, & Summer Camp Preparation
- Organize and deliver postage for prospective student-athletes
- Actively find resources, websites, directories etc. for Club Sports teams to recruit
- Research off-campus recruitment opportunities for Club Sport Coaches
- Awareness of overall Club Sports recruitment process, application codes and reports
2. Assist with Special Events:
- Assist with set-up, clean-up, prep-work, and coordination of internal/external events
- Assist with planning, prep-work, and coordination of summer programming events
- Responsible for updating tracking documents & calendars
- Responsible for confirming venues and resources needed
- Respondsible for submitting and monitoring catering orders
- Responsible for managing storage closet inventory and cleanliness
- Responsible for offering creative solutions/ideas for the betterment/creation of events
- Responsible for running departmental errands as needed
- Responsible for assisting with departmental email communication and paperwork
- Other tasks as assigned by departmental supervisors

Serve in a capacity that supports the needs of the department.
Provide support to coaches/Student-athletes as needed or directed.
Assigned duties from supervisor(s).
Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Additional information on Work study may be found here.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77


Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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