Sports Official

What people in this role do:

• Supervise participants in sporting events to ensure rules are not broken and award penalties when they are
• Inspect team record sheets and players’ clothing and ensure that equipment is working properly and safely
• Keep time for sporting events and start and stop play
• Ensure play is conducted as safely as possible and keep score for the game
• File reports for unsporting and dangerous behaviour play to the sporting bodies controlling the sport

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Comprehensive understanding of the rules of the sport
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep calm professionally in stressful situations
• Good observational and leadership skills
• Ability to think quickly
• Physical fitness
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for the minimum of one year
• Employment areas including: sporting organisations and event management companies
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?