Missions
01
Oversee all administrative, financial, and sporting operations of the club
02
Define the club's overall strategy in collaboration with the board of directors and shareholders
03
Supervise recruitment, squad management, and sporting policy
04
Manage the club's budget, optimize revenue, and ensure financial viability
05
Represent the club before sports bodies, partners, and media
Career evolution
CEO / President of a professional club
Sporting Director of a top-tier club
Executive of a federation or professional league
Consultant in sports management and club restructuring
Job outlook
Strategic role with strong demand for qualified sports management profiles
Growing professionalization of sports club governance
Major challenges around profitability and financial fair play
International opportunities with the globalization of football and professional sports
Skills
Leadership and strategic vision to manage a sports clubFinancial management and budget oversight skillsIn-depth knowledge of the sports ecosystem (regulations, transfers, academy)Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams (sporting, administrative, commercial)Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Education
Master's in Sports Management, MBA, or business school degree
Training in sports management (FIFA/CIES, specialized MBA) or business school. Significant experience (5-10 years) in managing sports organizations. The FIFA CIES Executive Programme is a recognized qualification.
Workplaces
Professional football clubs (top-tier and second-tier leagues)
Professional sports clubs in other disciplines (rugby, basketball, handball)
High-level amateur clubs
Multi-sport organizations
International sports organizations
Salary
4,000€/mois8,000€/mois
+10 XP