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What can I do with a major in wellness management?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
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- Resource Center
- Connect with us
View videos of professionals describing a day on the job
Wellness Coordinator, Helen Keller Hospital
Youth Programs Manager, Wilderness Inquiry
Get involved in a professional organization
International Association of Wellness Professionals American Public Health Association Society for Public Health EducationSearch for opportunities
Companies:
New York State Department of Health
NOVA
Albany Medical Center
Titles:
Physical Therapist Aide
Wellness Ambassador
Safety, Health & Wellness Coordinator
Explore the numerous career fields related to your major
Areas
Programming
Management and Administration
Facilities/Equipment Management
Operations
Travel Planning
Event Planning
Instruction
Employers
Ski resorts
Tennis and golf clubs/resorts
Health and fitness clubs
Country clubs
Racquet clubs
Executive fitness centers
Major health spas
Hotels
Parks
Recreational facilities
Hospitality and travel industry
YMCA and YWCA
Related nonprofit organizations, e.g. Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America, Special Olympics
Sport related museums and attractions
Sample occupations
Gain relevant experience through part-time or summer jobs or internships.
Work in campus recreation and fitness facilities.
Spend summers as an outdoor guide or tour guide.
Get involved in campus recreational organizations.
Volunteer to plan and lead outings or trips.
Maintain excellent personal fitness and athletic proficiency.
Develop strong communication skills and learn to work well with a variety of people.
Areas
Employers
Centers for Disease Control
President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Center for Health Promotion and Education
Indian Health Service
Public Health Service
Consumer Product Safety Commission
National Institutes of Health
State Departments of Health
Department of Health and Human services
Office of Disease prevention and Health promotion
U.S. Armed Forces
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Peace Corps
Sample occupations
Be familiar with government hiring processes.
Get involved in campus government and positions of leadership.
Obtain and complete internships.
Areas
Athletic Director
Athletic Trainer
Director of Intramurals and Recreation
Health/Fitness Instructor
Health Club Manager
Fitness Program Coordinator
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Physical Education Director
Rehabilitation Therapist
Sports Information Director
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Employers
Athletic associations
High schools
Colleges and universities
Professional sports teams
Sporting goods companies
Sports medicine clinics
Country clubs and resorts
Rehabilitation clinics
Health and fitness clubs
Sample occupations
Obtain and complete internships.
Seek out experiences to enhance your knowledge and skills in your area of interest.
Get involved with relevant campus clubs and organizations.
Areas
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Therapist
Sports Management
Employers
Hospitals
Clinics
Sample occupations
Research graduate programs.
Complete required prerequisite courses for graduate school entrance.
Study for graduate school entrance examinations and apply for admission.
Network with professionals and learn about their profession.
General information and strategies
- Gain as much hands-on experience in the industry as possible through practice, internships, and volunteer positions.
- Once an area of interest is identified, find ways to gain experience and skills particular to that field.
- Learn to work well on a team and learn how to get along with different personality types.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic. You may need to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Join relevant professional associations; attend their conferences and read their journals.
- Work in campus recreation and fitness facilities.
- Maintain excellent personal fitness and athletic proficiency.
- Minor in business or take business courses to increase management skills.
- Consider earning an MBA for greater job opportunities.