Hierarchy view
sports official
Description
Code
3422.5
Description
Sports officials are responsible for administering the rules and laws of a sport and for ensuring fair play according to the rules and laws. The role includes applying rules during the sport or activity, contributing to health, safety and protection of participants and others during the sport or activity, organising sport events, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with competitors and others, and communicating effectively.
Alternative Labels
arbiter
arbitrator
assistant referee
basketball crew chief
commissaire
field umpire
judge
linesman
match referee
off-court official
on-court official
on-ice official
on-the-water official
plate umpire
referee
sport official
technical official
timekeeper
touch judge
umpire
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Skills & Competences
Concept URI
Status
released