CGC Oakgrove Ebook 3.0

Football

Sector Outlook Football is a popular spor t and as a result the economic impact is astonishing. Spor ts Tourism alone is wor th 2.3 billion to Britain and every £1 spent generates £7.73 to the wider UK economy. There are over 176,000 businesses employing a football related industry professional which indicates there are ample oppor tunities to be par t of the industry. The sector employs a variety of people, with a diverse skill set and exper tise. Obvious jobs such as a professional footballer or a referee immediately come to mind, but there are many other jobs as football remains a business. Roles exist in marketing, accounts, management, hospitality, spor ts science and in spor ts products. The football sector is very competitive, and industry professionals often look for those with experience, training, and dedication. Entry ultimately depends on which job role you intend to attain. A keen interest in football and being very committed to developing the necessary skills are essential to getting in. You could star t training as a referee as young as 14 but to be a pro footballer you need to be displaying talent and commitment at an early age. If you love football you could study it a degree level and go onto work as a coach, scout or in other par ts of the industry. As well as searching on job websites for oppor tunities you also should consider researching football companies and their careers. Many oppor tunities exist abroad if you are willing to relocate. In par ticular, the USA has seen explosive growth in people playing soccer. Presently, 3 million young people play soccer in the USA with growing number of girls getting into the spor t. As well as the 14 MLS clubs you could explore work with academies, schools or summer camps.