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Job Description


	Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


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	Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers

Work hours are often irregular; travel may be extensive. Career-ending injuries are always a risk for athletes. Job opportunities will be best for part-time coaches, sports instructors, umpires, referees, and sports officials in high schools, sports clubs, and other settings. Competition for professional athlete jobs will continue to be extremely intense; athletes who seek to compete professionally must have extraordinary talent, desire, and dedication to training.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials
Local Government (OES Designation)	4,750
Elementary and Secondary Schools	2,320
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	2,270
Spectator Sports	2,230
Civic and Social Organizations	1,920
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	420
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events	210
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	200
Gambling Industries	90
Other Schools and Instruction	40

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Title: "Umpires, Referees, and other Sports Officials"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials
Average Annual Salary	$28,490
Average Hourly Wage	$0.00
Total Employment	14,860