Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Claflin University

Claflin University

Human Resources Office

400 Magnolia St.

Orangeburg, SC 29115

I would like to submit my application expressing my interest in the Director of Sports Information at Claflin University. I have a strong educational background along with several internships and volunteer experiences in sports in which I believe uniquely qualify me for this job opportunity.
My education and professional background has provided me extensive organizational and managerial experience. For instance, through volunteering in Hampton University’s Athletic Department for Sports Information Director, ____________, I was able to get a firsthand look at the requirements for the position. Through this experience I was able to attain knowledge and experience in working with public relations, managing game statistics, athletic website maintenance, writing sports news releases, video production and streaming, maintaining social media sites, and the production of media publications.The understanding I have for the position along with my educational background and passion I have for working in athletics makes me the perfect candidate for this job. My Bachelor’s along with my Master’s Degree in Sports Management has given me a great deal of knowledge in the business and administrative aspects of sports. Areas such as sports marketing, sports communication, event/facility management, sports economics, sport finance, athletic administration, and sports information are all topics that I have been thoroughly educated inand I believe would definitely serve as an advantage. Additionally through working in the athletic departments at Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University I was able to grasp vital information from exceptional leaders on how important the communication aspect is to running a successful athletic program operates. I believe an efficient sports information director is a liaison for the athletic department who is responsible for creating and implementing multimedia and publication efforts to promote the positive culture at the school. I am confident that my abilities will exceed expectations and bring a positive team player to your athletic department.

It would be an honor working within your athletic department because it has long been an aspiration of mines to be a part of a respectable athletic program such as the one at Claflin University. I am capable of developing a great rapport with people I work alongside and I am an extremely reliable individual that takes great pride in my performance as a professional.I am extremely passionate about displaying my work ethic and proving myself and I am committed to working tirelessly to ensure success.
Thank you for providing this opportunity. I would enjoy being a part of your team and look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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