Typical Tasks
Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.
Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
