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Summary Description


	Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Athletic Events Scorer

2.	Basketball Referee

3.	Clerk of Scales

4.	Clocker

5.	Commissioner of Officials

6.	Dance Critic

7.	Director of Officiating

8.	Diving Judge

9.	Dog Track Kennel Manager

10.	Dressage Judge

11.	Handicapper

12.	Harness Racing Handicapper

13.	Hoof and Shoe Inspector

14.	Horse Identifier

15.	Horse Race Starter

16.	Horse Race Timer

17.	Horse Show Judge

18.	Judge

19.	Major League Baseball Umpire

20.	Marshal

21.	Paddock Judge

22.	Patrol Judge

23.	Pit Steward

24.	Placing Judge

25.	Presiding Steward

26.	Race Starter

27.	Racetrack Steward

28.	Racing Secretary

29.	Racing Secretary and Handicapper

30.	Receiving Barn Custodian

31.	Referee

32.	Scoreboard Operator

33.	Scorekeeper

34.	Scorer

35.	Soccer Referee

36.	Softball Umpire

37.	Sports Activities Foul Judge

38.	Sports Clerk

39.	Sports Coordinator

40.	Sports Official

41.	Sports Statistician

42.	Starter

43.	Steward/Stewardess

44.	Supervisor of Officials

45.	Umpire

46.	Volleyball Referee

47.	Wire Steward

Job Tasks

	Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.

	Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results. Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.

	Start races and competitions. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Direct participants to assigned areas such as starting blocks or penalty areas. Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

	Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced. Verify accuracy of data.

	Compile scores and other athletic records. Compile technical information or documentation.

	Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions.

	Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations such as starting order or handicap number. Verify accuracy of data.

	Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport. Coach others.

	Research and study players and teams in order to anticipate issues that might arise in future engagements.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
	Umpires, referees, and other sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events to help maintain standards of play. They detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
	Umpires, referees, and other sports officials work indoors and outdoors. Officials working outdoors are exposed to all types of weather conditions. They often work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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