Student Athletes

As a student-athlete, you develop skills that employers value: leadership, teamwork, discipline, resilience, communication, and time management.

This pathway helps student-athletes connect those strengths to internships, jobs, research opportunities, graduate school, and long-term career goals. Whether you’re interested in a career in sports or exploring opportunities in business, healthcare, technology, education, or another field, you’ll find resources to help you translate your athletic experience into professional success.

Your time as an athlete is only one part of your story. Use this pathway to explore career options, build your network, and prepare for life after Middlebury.

Is This Pathway Right for You?

This pathway may be a good fit if you:

  • Participate in a varsity, club, or competitive athletic program
  • Want to balance athletics with professional development
  • Are searching for internships, jobs, research opportunities, or graduate school options
  • Want help translating athletic experiences into résumé and interview language
  • Are interested in networking with alumni and employers
  • Are considering careers within or beyond the sports industry
  • Want to build a plan for life after athletics

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Resources

Résumé and Cover Letter Templates

Designed for student-athletes, this résumé shows how to translate teamwork, leadership, discipline, and time management into language employers value.

Contact & Location

Phone
(802) 443-5100
Address

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT 05753

Hours

Monday 8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:15 am - 5:00 pm