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.
<ul><li>Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.</li><li>Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.</li><li>Inspect sporting equipment or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.</li><li>Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.</li><li>Judge performances in sporting competitions to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.</li><li>Start races and competitions.</li><li>Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.</li><li>Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.</li><li>Direct participants to assigned areas, such as starting blocks or penalty areas.</li><li>Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced.</li><li>Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed, such as fines or other disciplinary actions.</li><li>Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.</li></ul>