Daily tasks/Routine Activities

1. Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.

2. Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.

3. Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.

4. Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.

5. Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.

6. Start races and competitions.

7. Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.

8. Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.

9. Direct participants to assigned areas such as starting blocks or penalty areas.

10. Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced.

11. Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions.

12. Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.

10.Compile scores and other athletic records.

11.Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations such as starting order or handicap number.

Key knowledge areas

The following knowledge areas aid a Referee . carry out his/her duties with ease ;.

Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills

The following skills aid a Referee carry out his/her duties with ease ;.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.

Abilities

Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.