Sports officials are responsible for administering the rules and laws of a sport and for ensuring fair play according to the rules and laws. The role includes applying rules during the sport or activity, contributing to health, safety and protection of participants and others during the sport or activity, organising sport events, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with competitors and others, and communicating effectively.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams;
(b) Planning, developing and implementing training and practice sessions;
(c) Developing, planning and co-ordinating competitive schedules and programmes;
(d) Motivating and preparing athletes or teams for competitive events or games;
(e) Formulating competitive strategy, developing game plans and directing athletes and players during games or athletic events;
(f) Analysing and evaluating athletes' or teams' performances and modifying training programmes;
(g) Monitoring and analysing technique and performance, and determining how future improvements can be made;
(h) Officiating at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed;
(i) Recording lapsed time and keeping score during events or competitions;
(j) Judging the performance of competitors, awarding points, imposing penalties for infractions and determining results;
(k) Compiling scores and other athletic records.