You don't have to be an athlete to have a career in sports.
Professional sports is a huge business, requiring job skills of every description.
We talked with a few people who make their living on the sidelines. To search quickly for jobs, see the links at the bottom of this page. Kristie Ackert landed a plum job at the New York Daily News , but it's a long climb to the top. This NFL marketing executive speaks frankly about standing out as a job candidate. Don't forget to look up your favorite sports companies in our Research Companies section.