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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials on average make:
$37,440 ($18.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
4
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Athletic Events Scorer, Baseball Umpire, Basketball Referee, Basketball Scorekeeper, Clerk of Scales, Clocker, Dance Critic, Diving Judge, Dressage Judge, Equestrian Events Judge

Tools Used

Air gauges, Announcement systems, Ball inflators, Communications headsets, Countdown timers, Digital video disk DVD players, Elbow pads, Electronic display boards, Elliptical trainers, Equipment scales

Tasks

  • Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
  • Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
  • Inspect sporting equipment or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
  • Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.
  • Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed, such as fines or other disciplinary actions.

Personality

Dependability, Self-Control, Integrity, Stress Tolerance, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Persistence, Social Orientation, Initiative

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