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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