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

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

    Percentage of Respondents:43

  • Less than high school diploma

    Percentage of Respondents:24

  • Bachelor's degree

    Percentage of Respondents:14

  • High school diploma or equivalent

    Percentage of Respondents:43

  • Less than high school diploma

    Percentage of Respondents:24

  • Bachelor's degree

    Percentage of Respondents:14