Individuals planning careers in these fields generally must like people and motivating them through sensitivity to their needs. Other important qualities include good health, creativity and resourcefulness for planning activities, good judgement and responsibility. To help develop these qualities, individuals are encouraged and advised to obtain related work/volunteer experience while in school; this experience will increase chances of obtaining employment in the field in the future. Also, in most cases, completion of an advanced degree provides additional salary increases. Remember that many of the careers listed above may require specialized training, internships, advanced degrees, certifications, and/or licensing.

Career Sources and Professional Organizations

	Amateur Athletic Foundation
	American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
	American Association for Leisure & Recreation
	American College of Sports Medicine
	American Hiking Society
	American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
	Association for Worksite Health Promotion (AWHP)
	Athletic Trainer Resources and Information
	Careers in Sports
	Citizenship Through Sports Alliance
	Community Career Center - jobs in nonprofits, includes Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts and others.
	Disabled Sports USA Employment Opportunities
	Exercise Jobs - the online career center for fitness & exercise professionals
	Gatorade Sports Science Institute
	Human Kinetics
	International Sports Sciences Association
	Environmental Careers Organization
	Malakye.com/ - Action sports industry career opportunities   **NEW**
	National Athletic Trainers Association
	National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)
	National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Commission
	National Wellness Institute (NWI)
	NCAA Job Opportunities
	Online Sports - Career Center -has nice listings and they are free.
	RDST ENTERPRISES - Information about Athletics Employment Weekly.
	Search - a job site provided by the CSU, Chico Recreation Department
	SportLink
	Sport Science
	Therapeutic Recreation Directory
	Triathlete Magazine Job Listings
	United States Sports Academy
	Wellness Connection
	WorkInSports.com
	World Guide to Health & Fitness

Sample Job Titles

Entry Level:		Experienced:
	Activities Director		Chiropractor
	Camping Administrator		Exercise Physiologist
	Park Ranger		Parks & Rec Director
	Personal Trainer		Physical Therapist
	Strength/Conditioning Specialist		Sports Management
	Teacher/Coach		Sports Psychology

Enhancing Employability

	Participate in internships
	Work/Volunteer experience
	Strong problem-solving skills
	Strong motivational skills
	Strong communicate skills