Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
What They Do: 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.
Also Called: Basketball RefereeDiving JudgeDressage JudgeFootball RefereeHorse Show JudgeMajor League Baseball Umpire (MLB Umpire)RefereeSoccer RefereeSoftball UmpireSports Official
Resource Details
Detailed Work Activities
- Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
- Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- Verify accuracy of data.
- Coach others.
- Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
- Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
- Compile technical information or documentation.
- Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors.