Student Athletes Community
Welcome to our community for Student Athletes at the University of Montana! This space connects you with career resources and opportunities tailored to the unique experiences of student-athletes. Whether you’re exploring roles in athletics or charting a path beyond the game, the tools here support you in leveraging your strengths and navigating your next steps with confidence.
We recognize that being a student-athlete builds discipline, leadership, time management, and teamwork—qualities that serve you well in any career. In collaboration with campus partners, this hub highlights your skills, aspirations, and potential, centering growth, inclusion, and long-term success.
Here, you’ll find guidance on balancing athletic commitments with career exploration, strategies for showcasing your unique experiences on résumés and in interviews, and connections to mentors who understand the transition from sports to the workplace. You’ll also have access to internship and job opportunities with employers who value the skills student-athletes bring to the table.
This community is more than a resource hub—it’s a network designed to empower you to take ownership of your future, celebrate the strengths you’ve built through athletics, and confidently pursue the path that aligns with your goals, whether on the field, in the boardroom, or beyond.
Learn more about Experiential Learning and Career Success and how we can help you achieve your goals.
Did You Know?
You can meet with a career coach who will help you access career coaching and resources designed to support student-athletes as you explore career options, prepare application materials, and navigate professional opportunities.
Contact
Stacy Ulery, Associate Director of Career Success
Experiential Learning & Career Success
University of Montana
stacy.ulery@umontana.edu
406.243.
What You’ll Find Here
Explore Opportunities
- Career resources, articles, and programs designed to help you leverage your athletic experience and transferable skills.
- Opportunities that align with your goals, values, and interests, whether in sports-related fields or beyond the game.
Connect & Get Involved
- Events, workshops, and organizations that support student-athletes in building networks and exploring career paths.
- Campus partners providing advocacy and connection for balancing athletics, academics, and career planning.
Get Career-Ready
- Career readiness tools, résumé reviews, and mock interviews that highlight your athletic achievements and leadership.
- Personalized career coaching to fit your practice and competition schedule.
- LinkedIn profile support and Handshake assistance.
Be Informed
- Information and events to help you thrive academically, athletically, and professionally from wherever you are.
- Resources to build skills, expand your network, and prepare for life after college athletics.
All Grizzlies are welcome to explore from every community and resource we offer.
Start Here: Key Steps and Support
Stay on Track Academically
- Grizzly Athletics Academic Services provides advising, tutoring, and study support to help you balance academics with training and competition
- Athletics Compliance & NCAA Resources guide you through eligibility requirements and options for careers in coaching, sports management, or professional athletics.
Build Skills and Confidence
- Student-Athlete Development (Life Skills Program) offers leadership training, career workshops, and personal growth opportunities to prepare for life after sports.
- Use Forage to complete short-term projects with global companies, or try a Micro-Internship for flexible, paid experience that fits into your schedule.
Gain Career Experience
- Explore On-Campus Jobs or seasonal opportunities that fit around practice and travel.
- Use Handshake to search for employers who value teamwork, leadership, and
- resilience. Pro tip: add your athletic experience under “skills” to stand out.
Get Career-Ready
- Meet with a Career Coach for Student Athletes for résumé reviews, mock interviews, and LinkedIn support tailored to highlight your athletic achievements.
- Practice with Big Interview to translate your athletic experiences into professional strengths.
Connect and Give Back
- Griz Mentorship & Alumni Connections link you with former student-athletes and professionals for guidance and networking.
- Volunteer through VolunteerUM to connect with local organizations and communities while gaining skills and expanding your network.
“But wait! This isn’t me!”
These communities are one way to organize resources and opportunities based on common student experiences. All Grizzlies are encouraged to explore every page and resource. Our career coaches are here to support every student.
Don’t see a community that reflects your experience, interests, or goals?
We welcome your feedback. Reach out to one of our career coaches — we’re here to help you find what you need:
UM Student Organizations & Campus Resources
Explore on-campus programs and organizations that support all students through peer connection, advocacy, academic services, and inclusive environments. These University of Montana resources promote accessibility and help students thrive academically and socially, offering mentorship, accommodations, leadership opportunities, and academic support to ensure full participation in campus life.
Want to dive deeper into UM’s student communities? Here’s where to go next—GrizHub, ASUM, WelcomeFeast, or your department.
Explore Student Life & Clubs
Organizations & Resources
The organizations listed are not affiliated with the University of Montana and are provided for informational purposes only.
Local & State
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National
Interested in a job in collegiate athletics? The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has a job board and events for meeting people in the field.
The Women’s Sports Foundation was established in 1974 to advance the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity. Their mission is to enable all girls and women to reach their potential in sports and life. Check out their open positions and volunteer opportunities!
National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN) is the trade organization for the sports business industry in the U.S.
If you have an interest in a career within the sports industry, visit this website to view a sports-specific job board.
This job board is specific to jobs within collegiate athletics. If you have an interest in working in college sports, visit this site to find opportunities for you!
At Athletes Soul, a non-profit founded by former athletes, we empower others to grow beyond sports and transition out of athletics. We provide free resources, mentoring, coaching, and networking to collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes at all career stages, from pre-retirement to post-retirement.
Tackle What’s Next is a platform focused on life after sports. We support athletes by sharing insights, stories, and resources through events and interviews, ensuring they are prepared for whatever comes next.
Athletes to Careers is an organization dedicated to coaching, counseling, and placing highly talented athletes into the corporate world. Working in harmony with educational institutions and America’s top companies, we help athletes make a smooth transition from the playing field to their desired professional career.
Have suggestions to improve this space?
This space has been collaboratively developed with our UM partners and continues to evolve.
We truly appreciate your input and encourage you to share your ideas to help us enrich it.
