United States
5253- Sports officials and referees
Canada NOC:
5253
Job Title:
Sports officials and referees
Job Description:
Sports officials and referees observe and enforce rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions. They are employed by national, provincial and local sporting commissions, organizations and leagues.
Main Duties:
Sports officials and referees perform some or all of the following duties:
Officiate at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed
Record lapsed time and keep scores during events or competitions
Judge the performance of competitors, award points, impose penalties for infractions and determine results
Compile scores and other athletic records
Establish and maintain rapport with coaches, players and organizing committees
Verify credentials of athletes or animals engaged in sports or related special events, and respond to written protests.
Employment Requirements:
Sports officials require certification by and registration with a sport governing body or commission.
Sports referees require completion of an officiating program offered by a sport governing body.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
