Sports Umpire

Overview

Officiates at sporting events, such as netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, boxing and wrestling matches, by interpreting and enforcing match rules. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). The occupation Sports Development Officer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

• coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
• planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns and analysing game progress
• motivating Sportspersons and supervising practice sessions
• recruiting players and other coaching staff
• arranging entries into sporting competitions
• promoting sports and skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport
• officiating at sporting events to enforce rules
• coordinating and directing sporting activities, and liaising with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport

Alternative Titles

• Referee

Specialisations

• Linesperson (Sport)

Related Occupations

• Diving Instructor (Open Water)
• Dog or Horse Racing Official
• Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
• Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
• Other Sports Coach or Instructor
• Other Sports Official
• Snowsport Instructor
• Sports Development Officer
• Swimming Coach or Instructor
• Tennis Coach