Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Does not pass

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 11.3% of the role's time · $76.0M

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 9.2% of the role's time · $61.9M

• Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.1% of the role's time · $61.7M · waiting on a check

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $54.6M

• Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $52.7M · waiting on a check

• Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $49.5M

• Inspect sporting equipment or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.3% of the role's time · $49.0M

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.8% of the role's time · $45.8M

• Direct participants to assigned areas, such as starting blocks or penalty areas.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.5% of the role's time · $43.7M

• Start races and competitions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.8% of the role's time · $38.9M

• Research and study players and teams to anticipate issues that might arise in future engagements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $26.3M

• Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $23.8M · waiting on a check

• Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed, such as fines or other disciplinary actions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $16.6M