Occupation information for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
• Judge performances in sporting competitions to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.
• 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.
• Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced.
• Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
• Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.
• Start races and competitions.
• Compile scores and other athletic records.
• Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations, such as starting order or handicap number.

Tools:

• Ball pump
• Bench scales
• Cross trainers
• Sport safety equipment other than headgear
• Sport safety headgear

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Document management software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Word processing software

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