Referee/Umpire

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specification - A.10
Referee/Umpire (4022)

May, 1977

CLASS CONCEPT

Under supervision, Referees and Umpires officiate at regulation sports 
contests to ensure that rules are observed and proper procedures followed; and 
perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents typically apply official rules of various sports such as 
basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, baseball and tennis during league 
and tournament games including determination of penalties for infractions; 
ensure that play proceeds according to the official rules; maintain complete 
and current knowledge of rules and regulations as necessary; ensure that 
games start on schedule, are conducted with proper equipment and dress, and 
that the precautions for the safety of players and spectators are observed; 
prepare and submit to proper officials the record card at the end of each 
league or tournament game; and enforce all rules and regulations pertaining 
to the use of campus athletic and/or sporting facilities while refereeing or 
umpiring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and a 
Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of games refereed or 
umpired; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.