Also called: State Athletic Commissioner
Leads the state agency that licenses fighters and regulates combat sports.
An athletic commission director approves fight cards, reviews fighters' medical tests, and oversees inspectors and officials. They also enforce suspensions and help write safety rules.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's in public administration, law or business, plus several years as an inspector, official or commission staff member.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Administration.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps with licensing records and reports; regulatory decisions and enforcement stay with human officials.
Classes: Government, Business, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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