The Jobs Behind the Big (Football) Game

OK, so you're never going to make the cut as a professional football player. But how are your sales, facilities management, administrative, finance or technology skills? Without people filling these kinds of jobs, there wouldn't be a football game. We’ve put together a list of the jobs that make each and every game happen, from back-end technology to the coin toss. With these behind-the-scenes jobs, even an armchair quarterback can get close to the action!

Click on the job title to get a description of the job, links to opportunities and more.

Administration/Finance/HR/Payroll

Accounting/Finance Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Director of Finance
• Director, Charitable Foundation
Executive Assistant
General Manager
Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
Payroll Associate
Receptionist
Research Intern
Sponsorship Coordinator

Communications/Community Relations/Public Relations

• Announcer
Broadcasting Engineer
Community Relations Administrative Assistant
Creative Services Assistant
Director of Public Relations
Director of Community Relations
Event Coordinator Administrative Assistant
• On-air Talent
Public Relations Administrative Assistant
Public Relations Associate
Public Relations Manager
Publications Director

Facility Operations/Security

• Grounds Maintenance Worker
Groundskeeper
Janitorial Services Associate
Janitorial Services Manager
• Laundry Services Associate
• Parking Attendant/Valet
Security Officer
Ticket Scanner
• Ticket Scanner Supervisor

Football & Stadium Operations

Client Service Coordinator
Equipment Manager
Executive Chef
Food Services Associate
Guest Relations Representative (Game Day)
• Guest Services Manager
• Membership Services Coordinator
Premium Seating Concierge
Quality Assurance Representative (Stadium)
Statistician
Tour Guide

Information Systems/Technical/Web Administration/New Media

Desktop Technician
IT Manager
IT Support Analyst
Network Analyst
Webmaster

Legal

Legal Administrative Assistant
Paralegal

On the Field

• Athletic (Talent) Scout
Athletic Trainer
• Cheerleaders (Dancers)
Coach
• Referee

Promotions & Special Events

Concierge/Event Coordinator
Event Marketing Manager
Special Events Administrative Assistant

Retail

Concession Manager
Concession Worker
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Pro Shop and Game Day Sales Associate
Retail Warehouse Associate

Sales & Marketing

Account Executive
Account Executive, Suite Sales
Account Executive, Ticket Sales & Services
Customer Service Representative, Sales
Director of Customer Service, Sales
Director of Sales & Marketing
Director, Ticket Sales
Inside Ticket Sales Representative
Manager, Suite Sales & Service
Manager, Ticket Sales & Service
Marketing Manager
Sales & Marketing Administrative Assistant
Stadium Club Sales Representative
Ticket / Premium Product Sales
Ticket Sales Account Executive
Ticket Sales Account Representative
Ticket Sales Trainee

Sports Medicine/Nutrition/Medical Professional

Dietitian
Doctor
Massage Therapists