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Umpires and Referees

On the Job

Umpires and Referees officiate at sporting events. They enforce the rules of games and decide on penalties when players break the rules.

Physical Demands

This career requires good eyesight and time standing, walking, or running.

Typical Work Tasks

People who work in this career often:

Evaluate skills of athletes or performers.
Coach others.
Compile technical information or documentation.
Verify accuracy of data.
Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities.

Typical Working Conditions

Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
The importance of being accurate or exact.
Having face-to-face discussions.
Standing.
High levels of competition.
Working with a group or team.
Being in situations in which conflicts arise.
Close physical proximity with other people.
Meeting strict deadlines.

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Umpires and Referees

On the Job

Physical Demands

Typical Work Tasks

Typical Working Conditions