Sports officials and referees
Career Overview
Sports officials and referees:
- Make sure rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions are followed
- Work for national, provincial and local sporting commissions, organizations and leagues
Job Titles
Duties
Sports officials and referees perform some or all of the following duties:
- Carry out official duties at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to make sure that game rules and safety regulations are followed
- Record lapsed time and keep scores during events or competitions
- Judge the performance of competitors, award points, impose penalties for infractions and determine results
- Collect scores and other athletic records
- Create and maintain rapport with coaches, players and organizing committees
- Confirm achievements, training and general background of athletes or animals engaged in sports or related special events, and respond to written protests
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
150% Employed Full Time
13%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various sports and recreational settings
- Workers may be exposed to various types of weather conditions
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- 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
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Choosing and using training, instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
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Employment
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Employment
150Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 125 | 83.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 10 | 6.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 15 | 10.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
50Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 50 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | Not available | Not available |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | Not available | Not available |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 20 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 10 |
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