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Will AI replace Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials?

O*NET occupation 27-2023.00

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.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Umpire
  • Referee
  • Sports Official
  • Youth Sports Official
  • Intramural Sports Official
  • State Referee
  • Soccer Referee
  • Baseball Umpire

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
  • Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.
  • Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.

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