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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Also known as: Athletic Events Scorer, Basketball Referee, Clerk of Scales, Clocker, Commissioner of Officials, Dance Critic, Director of Officiating, Diving Judge, Dog Track Kennel Manager, Dressage Judge

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School19%
High School Diploma55%
Some College3%
Post-Secondary Certificate10%
Associate's Degree3%
Bachelor's Degree10%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None39%
Up to 1 month6%
1-3 months9%
3-6 months9%
6 months - 1 year6%
1-2 years9%
2-4 years9%
4-6 years6%
6-8 years3%
8-10 years3%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None6%
Up to 1 month15%
1-3 months15%
3-6 months9%
6 months - 1 year6%
1-2 years33%
2-4 years9%
4-6 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

16 tasks analyzed

Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.

Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.

Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.

Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.

Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegritySelf ControlStress ToleranceDependabilityAttention to DetailCooperationAchievement/EffortPersistenceAdaptability/FlexibilityLeadershipInitiativeSocial Orientation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$38,820

per year

Mean Wage

$52,800

per year

Employment

15K

workers

Wage Range

$25,070 - $93,180

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$25,070Median: $38,820$93,180
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