Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Sportevent-Manager/in FH
You plan and lead sports events with a strategic focus
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You organise sports events, manage sponsorship and marketing, and lead teams in associations, clubs, or the sports industry
Sports events thrive on perfect coordination and strategic planning. As a Sportevent-Manager/in FH, you manage the behind-the-scenes work of major competitions and club events. You take charge of budgets, secure sponsors, and coordinate your team. This role blends your passion for sports with business expertise. You create unforgettable experiences for your audience.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
Official education path
A bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences teaches sports science basics and business skills for event management.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
Curriculum
- In einer breitgefächerten Grundbildung entwickeln die Studierenden die sportwissenschaftlichen und –praktischen Kernkompetenzen, die sie für ihren Weg benötigen
- Ab dem dritten Semester findet zudem eine Profilbildung (Vertiefung) in Richtung Sportmanagement oder Sportdidaktik statt
- Diese wird durch ein Langzeitpraktikum im fünften Semester unterstützt, bevor im sechsten Semester die Bachelorarbeit und die weitere Profilschärfung erfolgen
Prerequisites
- Sportpraktische Eignungsabklärung
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Gültiger Ersthelfer Stufe 1 IVR or BLS-AED-SRC Komplettkurs (max. 2 years)
- Aktuelles Brevet Basis Pool der Schweizerischen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft (max. 4 years)
Requirements
- Sociability
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Written and spoken language proficiency
- Resilience in stressful situations
- Assertiveness
- Business knowledge
- 1In einer breitgefächerten Grundbildung entwickeln die Studierenden die sportwissenschaftlichen und –praktischen Kernkompetenzen, die sie für ihren Weg benötigen
- 2Ab dem dritten Semester findet zudem eine Profilbildung (Vertiefung) in Richtung Sportmanagement oder Sportdidaktik statt
- 3Diese wird durch ein Langzeitpraktikum im fünften Semester unterstützt, bevor im sechsten Semester die Bachelorarbeit und die weitere Profilschärfung erfolgen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Assertiveness
- Business mindset
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the event coordination desk. You check the final list for the stage and media. At the same time, you discuss the next steps for public relations with the sponsorship team.
- You ensure the club or company looks professional at every event.
- You organise business processes and stick to budgets and schedules.
- You find and support sponsors to secure funding for sports events.
- You lead staff and train the team in their tasks.
- You plan marketing campaigns and coordinate public relations for your audience.
Working conditions
You work in the management of sports associations, clubs, gyms, or sports tourism. You also work in sports administration or at event agencies.
Where to learn
- Eidg. Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM Sportstudien2532 Magglingen
- Fachhochschule GraubündenPulvermühlestrasse 80, 7000 Chur Hochschulinstitut Schaffhausen Rheinstrasse
- 8200 Schaffhausen
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Assertiveness
- Business mindset
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
- Changing work locations
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