Sports officials and referees

NOC

53202

observe and enforce rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions.

Full NOC Description

Sports officials and referees observe and enforce rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions. They are employed by national, provincial and local sporting commissions, organizations and leagues.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Officiate at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed

Record lapsed time and keep scores during events or competitions

Judge the performance of competitors, award points, impose penalties for infractions and determine results

Compile scores and other athletic records

Establish and maintain rapport with coaches, players and organizing committees

Verify credentials of athletes or animals engaged in sports or related special events, and respond to written protests.

Also Known As

athletics judge
clerk of the course - racetrack
figure skating judge
goal judge
harness racing starter

racetrack timer

referee

sports linesman/woman

sports official

umpire

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Sports officials require certification by and registration with a sport governing body or commission.

Sports referees require completion of an officiating program offered by a sport governing body.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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18.2%

Female

81.8%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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54.5%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

27.3%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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72.7%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

N/A

27.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

36.40%

Southeast

27.30%

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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