Review Vacancy
TitleBoxing Commission Deputy Commissioners
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary RangeFrom $104 to $104 Daily
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a High School Diploma, or equivalent. Individuals must have the legal right to work in the United States; be of good moral character; have good interpersonal skills; and have the ability to work a flexible schedule. Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and climbing are required, as well as, the ability to visually observe and assess various bout activities.
Knowledge of the sport of boxing is helpful but not necessary.
Duties Description The New York State Athletic Commission (SAC) is authorized to regulate professional boxing and wrestling contests, matches, and exhibitions within the state of New York pursuant to Title 25 of the Unconsolidated Laws. Comprised of three members appointed by the governor, in addition to a physician, a Medical Advisory Board, and staff, SAC administers licenses, enforces rules and regulations, and ensures that medical and safety standards are being met. It provides training seminars for referees, judges, and inspectors, oversees hundreds of events annually across the state, and is committed to promoting and maintaining the health, safety and integrity of its regulated athletic activities.
The SAC announces exciting opportunities to serve as a Deputy Commissioner:
Deputy Commissioners are assigned by SAC to assist in the management and oversight of professional boxing and wrestling events occurring in the State and report directly to the Director of Boxing. At professional boxing events the Commission may assign Deputy Commissioners different tasks referring to one as the “Chief Inspector.”
a. Illustrative duties of a Deputy Commissioner, not assigned as a “Chief Inspector” include, but are not limited to:
i. Attending pre-bout weigh-ins, professional boxing contests and wrestling competitions as assigned by SAC;
ii. Enforcing all applicable statutes, regulations and/or policies of the Commission;
iii. Assisting inspections of boxing venues for compliance with Commission statutes, regulations and/or policies;
iv. Supervising other SAC personnel assigned to events;
v. Addressing contract issues at weigh-in (i.e., overweight boxers failing to make their contracted weight);
vi. Providing proper payments to officials;
vii. Tabulating scoring from the judges for official SAC results;
viii. Ensuring proper seating arrangements for SAC officials during a contest;
ix. Collecting urine samples from the “Chief Inspector” to be provided to a laboratory courier if available;
x. Ensuring venue has adequate medical personnel, including an ambulance;
xi. Coordinating with venue security as needed; and
xii. Performing other boxing related duties as directing by SAC staff;
b. Illustrative duties of a “Chief Inspector” include, but are not limited to:
i. Attending pre-bout weigh-ins and professional boxing contests as directed by SAC;
ii. Enforcing all applicable statutes, regulations and/or policies of the Commission;
iii. Supervising other SAC personnel assigned to events;
iv. Overseeing dressing room activities including, collection of urine and gloving of boxers;
v. Ensure proper seating arrangements for SAC officials during a contest;
vi. Coordinate and ensure proper assignment of SAC officials backstage;
vii. Collect and assign gloves issued by the promoter to the appropriate SAC inspector;
viii. Provide and collect urine specimen cups to the appropriate SAC Inspector;
ix. Coordinate proper timing for the “walk-out” of each boxer with the promoter;
x. Provide purse payments to the boxers; and
xi. Performing other boxing related duties as directing by SAC staff.
Deputy Commissioners are required to work approximately 7 to 9 hours per show.
Additional Comments Deputy Commissioners are compensated $104.00 per day.
Events take place throughout New York State; please indicate geographic areas in which you are willing to consider employment (e.g. Statewide; City of Utica; Suffolk County; etc.) Applicants will be fingerprinted and must submit to a background check that includes a review of criminal history and financial records.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.