O*NET-SOC 27-2023.00
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.Core3909
- Judge performances in sporting competitions to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.Supplemental3910
- Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.Core23912
- Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.Core3915
- Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced.Supplemental3916
- Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.Core3911
- Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.Core3920
- Start races and competitions.Supplemental3914
- Inspect sporting equipment or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.Core3912
- Compile scores and other athletic records.Supplemental3923
- Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations, such as starting order or handicap number.Supplemental3922
- Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed, such as fines or other disciplinary actions.Core3918
- Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.Core3919
- Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.Supplemental3913
- Direct participants to assigned areas, such as starting blocks or penalty areas.Supplemental3917
- Research and study players and teams to anticipate issues that might arise in future engagements.Supplemental3921
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 10 examples in 9 categories, 6 Hot Technology
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Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
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Office suite software
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Presentation software
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Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Video creation and editing software
- Video editing software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
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Investigate personal characteristics or activities of individuals.
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Investigate work related complaints to determine corrective actions.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
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Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
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Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.
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Processing Information
Verify accuracy of data.
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Compile technical information or documentation.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.
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Coaching and Developing Others
Coach others.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.