According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed. | 99% |
| Judge performances in sporting competitions to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results. | 97% |
| Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements. | 92% |
| Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations. | 90% |
| Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced. | 88% |
| Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition. | 87% |
| Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport. | 86% |
| Start races and competitions. | 85% |
| Inspect sporting equipment or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. | 83% |
| Compile scores and other athletic records. | 82% |
| Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations, such as starting order or handicap number. | 81% |
| Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed, such as fines or other disciplinary actions. | 80% |
| Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems. | 80% |
| Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary. | 80% |
| Direct participants to assigned areas, such as starting blocks or penalty areas. | 80% |
| Research and study players and teams to anticipate issues that might arise in future engagements. | 58% |
