Also called: Chair Umpire, Line Umpire
Works tennis matches as a chair umpire or line judge for the USTA and pro tours, calling the score and lines and enforcing the rules.
A tennis official works as a chair umpire or line judge, calling the score and settling disputes. Electronic line-calling has replaced many line judges at big events.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. USTA official training and certification, then working junior and amateur events to move up to pro and college matches; no degree needed.
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Shrinking. Electronic line calling is replacing line judges.
High risk for 10 years. Electronic line-calling has replaced most line judges at pro events; a smaller number of chair umpires remain.
Age 16+. One way to start: Sign up for a USTA officials training school, then work junior tournaments as a line umpire First: USTA official training and certification (a short course and test)
Classes: Physical education, Foreign language, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2023.
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