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Sports Executives

Outlook

The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that employment for chief executives in the sports industry will grow by 6 percent through 2028, while jobs for general managers are forecast to grow by about 7 percent, faster than the average for all jobs. The coronavirus pandemic has paused or cancelled many sports competitions around the world. It's predicted that in the latter half of 2021, as the pandemic ends and sports games and matches come back, employment growth will resume for most sport-related professions.

Although there are more sports executive positions available due to league expansion and the creation of new leagues, only a limited number of positions exists, and the competition for these jobs is very fierce. Being a sports executive demands both above-average business and leadership skills, in addition to a solid understanding of the demands and intricacies of a professional sports team. Those who obtain these jobs usually do so after many years of hard work. For that same reason, the rate of turnover in this field is low.