Also called: Commissioner
Leads a sports league, from youth conferences to the NFL.
A commissioner meets with team owners, handles discipline decisions, negotiates TV deals, and speaks to the media. In smaller leagues they also schedule games and hire officials.
Extremely variable; small-league commissioners earn modestly; NFL commissioner earns tens of millions.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Long career in sports or law.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Sports Management, Law.
Growing about average. Few jobs.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with scheduling and officiating review; leading owners and making big decisions stays human.
Classes: Business or FBLA, Government, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1011.
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