The Jobs Behind the Big (Football) Game

By Monster Contributor

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!

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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