Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
O*NET-SOC 27-2023.00 · interest code ECR
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Enterprising — persuading, leading, selling, starting and running things — then Conventional and Realistic.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 2 — some preparation — usually a high-school diploma and a few months of training.
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