Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials:

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.

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Indiana Average Salary $26,070.00
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Associate's degree
Typical Experience None
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 473
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 34.50 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Information Gathering
Organization
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Appreciation of Diversity
Teamwork
Conflict Management
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Adaptability
Intellectual Risk-taking

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Performing General Physical Activities

Participate in recreational activities
Lead recreational activities
Identify public safety hazards

Training and Teaching Others

Prepare sports or gaming related reports or presentations
Instruct participants in recreational or fitness activities
Teach sports rules or techniques

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Evaluate applicant qualifications for employment
Evaluate skills of athletes or performers

Coaching and Developing Others

Provide life, leadership, or executive coaching
Coach others on performance at work

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate athletic or sporting events or activities
Organize recreational activities or events

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Detect infractions of rules
Observe actions of participants

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Test materials to verify safety standards
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory, hazard, or fire code compliance


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Related Licensing Requirements


Boxing Referee (18-0000000193)

SECTION 16. Licensing Requirements for Professional Boxing Referees (a) This SECTION applies to professional boxing. (b) An individual who wishes to participate as a boxing referee for: (1) a commission approved professional boxing event; or (2) the professional boxing bouts at a commission approved professional-amateur boxing event; must first obtain a license as a boxing referee from the commission. (c) The application for licensure as a boxing referee must include the following: (1) Information regarding the applicant's experience and qualifications which he or she believes the commission should consider. (2) Verifying documentation for any certification the applicant has obtained from any organization which certifies boxing referees. (3) A written statement from a physician, not more than one (1) year old from the date of the commission approved professional boxing event or professional-amateur boxing event the applicant seeks to participate in, affirming that the applicant has undergone a thorough medical examination and is physically fit and qualified to participate as a referee in the sport of boxing. The physician who conducts the medical examination and who affirms the physical fitness of the applicant must have been licensed in the jurisdiction in which the medical examination occurred at the time the examination was conducted. (4) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card, including, but not limited to: (A) a driver's license; (B) a passport; (C) a mixed martial arts national identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; or (D) a boxer federal identification card issued by a state or tribal nation, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 6305; which affirms that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age (5) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant which shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Boxing Timekeeper (18-0000000195)

SECTION 18. Licensing Requirements for Professional Boxing Timekeepers (a) This SECTION applies to professional boxing. (b) An individual who wishes to participate as a boxing timekeeper for: (1) a commission approved professional boxing event; or (2) the professional boxing bouts at a commission approved professional-amateur boxing event; must first obtain a license as a boxing timekeeper from the commission. (c) The application for licensure as a boxing timekeeper must include the following: (1) Information regarding the applicant's experience and qualifications which he or she believes the commission should consider. (2) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card, including, but not limited to: (A) a driver's license; (B) a passport; (C) a mixed martial arts national identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; or (D) a boxer federal identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; which affirms that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (3) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant which shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose. (4) The required application fee under SECTION 7 of this document.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Boxing Judge (18-0000000188)

SECTION 17. Licensing Requirements for Professional Boxing Judges (a) This SECTION applies to professional boxing. (b) An individual who wishes to participate as a boxing judge for: (1) a commission approved professional boxing event; or (2) the professional boxing bouts at a commission approved professional-amateur boxing event; must first obtain a license as a boxing judge from the commission.(c) The application for licensure as a boxing judge must include the following: (1) Information regarding the applicant's experience and qualifications which he or she believes the commission should consider. (2) Verifying documentation for any certification the applicant has obtained from any organization which certifies boxing judges. (3) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card, including, but not limited to: (A) a driver's license; (B) a passport; (C) a mixed martial arts national identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; or (D) a boxer federal identification card issued by a state or tribal nation, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 6305; which affirms that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (4) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant which shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose. (5) The required application fee under SECTION 7 of this document.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Unarmed Combat Judge (18-0000000200)

SECTION 97. Licensing Requirements for Professional Unarmed Combat Judges (a) This SECTION applies to professional unarmed combat. (b) An individual who wishes to participate as an unarmed combat judge for: (1) a commission approved professional unarmed combat event; or (2) the professional unarmed combat bouts at a commission approved professional-amateur unarmed combat event; must first obtain a license as an unarmed combat judge from the commission. (c) The application for licensure as an unarmed combat judge must include the following: (1) Information regarding the applicant's experience and qualifications which he or she believes the commission should consider. (2) Verifying documentation for any certification the applicant has obtained from any organization which certifies unarmed combat judges. (3) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card, including, but not limited to: (A) a driver's license; (B) a passport; (C) a mixed martial arts national identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; or (D) a boxer federal identification card issued by a state or tribal nation pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 6305; which affirms that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (4) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant which shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose. (5) The required application fee under SECTION 87 of this document.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Boxing Physician (18-0000000192)

SECTION 67. Requirements of Commission-Approved Physicians at a Boxing Event (a) This SECTION applies to professional boxing. (b) There must be present at each commission approved professional boxing event and professional-amateur boxing event a minimum of one (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who has been: (1) selected by the boxing promoter; and (2) approved by the commission. (c) The commission, at its discretion, may require the boxing promoter to provide additional licensed physicians for the commission approved professional boxing event or professional-amateur boxing event. (d) The boxing event physician must conduct all pre-bout physicals of professional boxers scheduled to participate in a professional boxing bout,as required under SECTION 52 of this document. (e) The boxing event physician must be:(1) in attendance throughout the commission approved professional boxing event or professional-amateur boxing event as outlined in IC 25-9 and SECTION 38 of this document; and (2) prepared to deal with any medical emergency that may arise. (f) The boxing event physician may: (1) examine each professional boxer after their professional boxing bout; and (2) recommend appropriate medical suspensions for professional boxers pursuant to SECTION 78 of this document.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Occupational Riverboat Gambling License (18-0000000026)

In order to obtain a license to work in a riverboat casino, the candidate must: Be at least 18 years of age. Not have been convicted of a felony nor have been subject to disciplinary action that woul interfere with the ability to carry out professional duties. Demonstrate a level of skill of knowledge that the commission determines is necessary to perform the skills necessary for the occupation. Submit a full set of fingerprints. Pay all application and licensure fees.

- Indiana Gaming Commission (3172330046)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Unarmed Combat Referee (18-0000000204)

SECTION 96. Licensing Requirements for Professional Unarmed Combat Referees (a) This SECTION applies to professional unarmed combat. (b) An individual who wishes to participate as an unarmed combat referee for: (1) a commission approved professional unarmed combat event; or (2) the professional unarmed combat bouts at a commission approved professional-amateur unarmed combat event; must first obtain a license as an unarmed combat referee from the commission. (c) The application for licensure as an unarmed combat referee must include the following: (1) Information regarding the applicant's experience and qualifications which he or she believes the commission should consider. (2) Verifying documentation for any certification the applicant has obtained from any organization which certifies unarmed combat referees. (3) A written statement from a physician, not more than one (1) year old from the date of the commission approved professional unarmed combat event or professional-amateur unarmed combat event the applicant seeks to participate in, affirming that the applicant has undergone a thorough medical examination and is physically fit and qualified to participate as a referee in the sport of unarmed combat. The physician who conducts the medical examination and who affirms the physical fitness of the applicant must have been licensed in the jurisdiction in which the medical examination occurred at the time the examination was conducted. (4) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card, including, but not limited to: (A) a driver's license; (B) a passport; (C) a mixed martial arts national identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; or (D) a boxer federal identification card issued by a state or tribal nation pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 6305; which affirms that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/

Unarmed Combat Timekeeper (18-0000000206)

SECTION 98. Licensing Requirements for Professional Unarmed Combat Timekeepers (a) This SECTION applies to professional unarmed combat. (b) An individual who wishes to participate as an unarmed combat timekeeper for: (1) a commission approved professional unarmed combat event; or (2) the professional unarmed combat bouts at a commission approved professional-amateur unarmed combat event; must first obtain a license as an unarmed combat timekeeper from the commission. (c) The application for licensure as an unarmed combat timekeeper must include the following: (1) Information regarding the applicant's experience and qualifications which he or she believes the commission should consider. (2) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card, including, but not limited to: (A) a driver's license; (B) a passport; (C) a mixed martial arts national identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; or (D) a boxer federal identification card issued by a state or tribal nation; which affirms that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (3) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant which shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose. (4) The required application fee under SECTION 87 of this document.

- Indiana Gaming Commission~Indiana State Athletic Commission (3172347164)
- http://www.in.gov/igc/


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