Kayla Klein, Dr.
Kayla Klein, Dr.
Sport Management Educator
Sport and Leadership Studies
Hubbard Hall 221
Main Campus
Campus Box 127
Academic Interests and Expertise
Doctorate of Educational Leadership, 2021
- Wichita State University
Master of Public Administration, 2017
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
- Wichita State University
Bachelor of Art in Sport Management, 2012
- Minor: Sociology
- Wichita State University
Areas of Teaching Interest
Undergraduate courses:
- SMGT 210: Practicum
- SMGT 311: Organization and Administration in Youth Sport
- SMGT 446: Professional Development in Sport Management
- SMGT 511: Selling in the Sport Industry
- SMGT 520: Sport Tournament and Event Management
- SMGT 545: Sport Governance and Policy
Graduate courses:
- SMGT 799: Career Foundations in Sport Management
Professional Experience
Wichita State University
- Sport Management Educator, Department of Sport and Leadership Studies (2026-present)
- Director of Communications, Office of Admissions (2020-2026)
- Outreach Communication Manager, Office of Admissions (2020)
- Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, College of Education (2018-2020)
- Academic Advisor & Outreach Coordinator, Department of Sport Management (2016-2018)
- Academic Advisor & Office Manager, Department of Sport Management (2014-2016)
- Program Coordinator, Office of Admissions (2014)
Greater Wichita YMCA
- Sports Director (2011-2014)