Sports Umpire
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Community and Personal Service Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 4Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 46Personal Service, Sports and Fitness Workers
- Minor group
- 462Sports and Fitness Workers
- Unit group
- 4625Sports Officials and Umpires
Description
Officiates at sporting events such as netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, boxing and wrestling matches, by interpreting and enforcing match rules.
Alternative titles
- Referee
Specialisations
- Linesperson (Sport)
Unit group
4625 · Sports Officials and UmpiresDescription
Coordinate, direct and officiate at sporting activities, and liaise with other officials to interpret and enforce sporting rules and regulations.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Interprets and enforces match rules at sporting events
- Observes and assesses player actions to determine rule violations
- Makes decisions on penalties, fouls and other infractions during matches
- Communicates with players, coaches and officials to clarify rules and resolve disputes
- Signals and announces decisions and penalties to players and spectators
- Monitors the safety and fair play of the game, intervening when necessary
- Keeps accurate records of match events, including scores, penalties and player actions
- Attends training sessions and meetings to stay updated on rule changes and officiating techniques
- Assists in the training and development of other sports officials
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/4/46/462/4625
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
