Sports Official Jobs in New York

A Sports Official plays a critical role in the fitness and recreation industry by ensuring the fairness and integrity of sports games and competitions. Their duties encompass enforcing rules, determining penalties, signaling players, and making judgment calls on plays. They are responsible for starting or stopping play when necessary, inspecting sporting equipment and examining the fitness level of players. Additionally, Sports Officials often keep track of time, score, and player performances. They contribute significantly in maintaining a safe and professional environment for athletes and spectators alike.

Important skills for a Sports Official include excellent knowledge of sports rules, sharp decision-making abilities, physical stamina, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle pressure situations. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, though a bachelor's degree in sports science or a related field can be an advantage. Furthermore, they should have a certification from a recognized sports association such as the National Association of Sports Officials. Prior to becoming a Sports Official, a person may serve in roles such as a Coach, Physical Education Teacher, or Sports Coordinator. These positions offer valuable experience and a strong understanding of sports rules and regulations.

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Summer Camp RN/RN Supervisor ($55.00 per hour)

  • Fishkill, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fishkill, NY
  • 21 hours ago

Salary: $14 / Hour ***School RN and RN Supervisors needed for a Summer Camp opportunity in the Upstate NY Region*** The School/Summer Camp Nurse assumesresponsibility and accountability for the...

Summer Camp Site Supervisor

  • NY
  • 1 day ago
  • NY
  • 1 day ago

Summer Camp Site Supervisor Otselic, NY ( Description WHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and...

Technical Facilities Integration Supervisor

  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 2 days ago

The Infrastructure Supervisor will oversee the daily operations and strategic maintenance of infrastructure at MLB's flagship headquarters in New York City, along with supporting MLB data centers,...

Athletics Building Supervisor/Front Desk Monitor

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 3 days ago

The part-time Athletics Building Supervisor / Front Desk Monitor is responsible for monitoring access to the building as well as ensuring a safe environment for those utilizing the facilities....

Athletics Building Supervisor/Front Desk Monitor Skidmore College

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 3 days ago

The part-time Athletics Building Supervisor / Front Desk Monitor is responsible for monitoring access to the building as well as ensuring a safe environment for those utilizing the facilities....

Recreation Supervisor

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* The mission of the Recreation Division is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives...

Programming Supervisor

  • Cortland, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Cortland, NY
  • 6 days ago

Budget Title Programming Supervisor Campus Title Programming Supervisor School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Athletics Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level No...

Recreation Supervisor

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 days ago

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* The mission of the Recreation Division is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives...

Spa Supervisor (Housekeeping Department)

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

About Us: AIRE Ancient Baths are temples dedicated to the creation of the ultimate relaxation experience, where time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek...

Deck Supervisor - Flushing, NY

  • Flushing, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Flushing, NY
  • 8 days ago

Position: Deck Supervisor Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355 Salary Range: $35 per hour Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: 25 hours per week About Us Founded in 1876, The...

Life Cafe - Supervisor

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Supervisor oversees the daily shift operations in the LifeCafe. They deliver a high-quality experience to the members, and motivate staff to ensure excellent customer...

Court Attorney - Referee

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 9531 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO POSTING #9521 NEED NOT REAPPLY AND WILL...

Facility Operations Supervisor

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

Position Summary By doing safety checks and repairs, the Facility Operations Supervisor can assure the safety and cleanliness of the club. As the Supervisor you will work the opposite schedule of...

Future Opening: Deck Supervisor NY-Queens-11106 05-27-25

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 11 days ago

Deck Supervisor Goldfish Swim School - Astoria Future Opening: Deck Supervisor PART TIME GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL - ASTORIA Are you looking for a great gig w the work is actually fun? Do you want to...

Spa Attendant Supervisor

  • Aurora, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Aurora, NY
  • 12 days ago

$20-$25/hr; Saturdays are required INNS OF AURORA, LLC CORE VALUES: While our employees skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same. As an Inns of...

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Salary for Sports Official Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports Officials in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Master's Degree
19.2%
High School or GED
4.9%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports Officials in New York
None
38.1%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
10+ years
14.3%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
14.3%


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