Referee Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Referee includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Officiate sporting events, games, and competitions
- Settle claims of infractions or complaints by participants
- Keep track of event times, starting or stopping play when necessary
- Signal participants and other officials when infractions occur or to regulate play or competition
- Enforce the rules of the game and assess penalties when necessary
- Inspect sports equipment and examine all participants to ensure safety
- Judge performances in sporting competitions to determine a winner
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Referee duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Referee roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
