Sport Event and Gameday Operation Specialization
In partnership with the CWU Hospitality, Tourism & Events program, we are excited to offer the specialization in Sport Event & Gameday Operation, one of six options for completing requirements for the Sport Management major. Please see the course catalog for specific Sport Event & Gameday Operations specialization degree requirements and course listings. Also, if you are interested, be sure to check out the opportunities offered by the Hospitality, Tourism & Events program.
Students who choose to specialize in Sport Event & Gameday Operations typically enter the sport industry in positions within sport organizations that focus on the planning, execution and management of sport events and gameday experiences. These roles often involve responsibilities such as event logistics, crowd management, venue operations, facility operations, mega event management, gameday promotions, ticket operations and fan engagement. Graduates with this specialization may work for professional sport organizations, intercollegiate athletic departments, event management organizations or sport facilities. Additionally, they may find opportunities in sports marketing agencies, where they can apply their expertise in event operations to promote and organize sports-related events and activations.
Careers and Alumni
Learn more about career paths of the Sport Event & Gameday Operations specialization area and check out the positions held by alumni.
Career Opportunites
- Event Coordinator or Manager
- Gameday Operations Manager
- Venue Manager
- Mega Event Management
- Facilities Coordinator or Manager
- Fan Engagement Specialist
- Event Marketing Coordinator
- Sport Marketing Manager
- Game Presentation Producer
- Sport Facilities Sales and Marketing
- Sport Hospitality and Guest Services
- Sport Sponsorship Activation
- Ticket Sales and Operations
CWU Alumni
- Ethan Brown, Assistant Athletic Director of Events & Operations, UC-San Diego Athletics
- Bob Hofstetter, Associate Director of Facilities and Operations, Western Washington University Recreation
- Zeb Hoffman, Assistant Athletic Director, The Evergreen State College Athletics
- Tommy Ott, Assistant General Manager, Walla Walla Sweets Baseball
- Megan Thompson Nuti, Director of Donor Engagement, Cal Athletics Fund
- Richard Merrifield, Game Presentation Coordinator, Houston Texans
- Teryn Mendez, Internal Operations Manager, Seattle Pacific University Athletics
Meet the Faculty
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Dr. Sean Dahlin |
Dr. Brian McGladrey |
Dr. Rory A. Weishaar |
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Dr. David Rolfe |
Dr. Paul Ballard |
Program Application and Requirements
To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management please visit our application portal. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Program Coordinator Dr. David Rolfe.
You can also check out our CWU Northwest Center for Sport website to see what opportunities our students also have outside the classroom.
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