Sports Officials
By: Timothy O'Hearn
My career choice is Umpires, Referees, and other sports officials
The money they make and what they have to do to become a sports officials
The average salary for a Sports Official is $28,900 in the U. and in Texas it's $31,090.
To become an official Umpire, Referee and other sports officials you must register with the state or local agency that oversees high school athletics. They also typically need to pass an exam on the rules of the particular game. Some states and associations may require applicants to attend umpiring or refereeing classes before taking the exam or joining an association. You don't need to have a degree to become a Sports Official. You have to know the sport that you are being a ref. for in order to do it.
Pros and of being a Sports Official
Pros for being a sports official
1. You get to Ref sports games that you like
2. You get to be outside if it's a pretty day
3. You get a good workout in
Responsibilities
Outlook for Umpires, Referees and other Sports Officials
The job outlook is for sports officials 8% (fast as the average).
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