Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials

Code: 27-2023.00
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Role Overview & 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 Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Basketball Referee Diving Judge Dressage Judge Football Referee Horse Show Judge Major League Baseball Umpire (MLB Umpire) Referee Soccer Referee Softball Umpire Sports Official

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
  • Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.
  • Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials

Salaries for a Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports Officials is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.

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