Timekeeper
けいじいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who accurately measures, records, and manages the time of sports competitions.
Description
Timekeepers in sports competitions use stopwatches or electronic timing systems to measure athletes' times and accurately record and report the results. They set up measuring equipment in accordance with competition rules and carefully monitor movements at the start and finish lines. Collaborating with event operations staff and referees, they maintain fairness and perform their duties calmly even in tense situations.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable with the increase in sports events. With the spread of electronic timing systems, advanced equipment operation skills will be required.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Emphasizes accuracy / High concentration
Work Style
Dispatched / Freelance / Seasonal / Shift
Career Path
Assistant timekeeper → Senior timekeeper → Event operations supervisor
Required Skills
Basic PC operation / Competition rules understanding / Record management / Timing equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Sports competition operations / Timing equipment operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because measurement errors affect the results. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because accurate measurement is required even in the tense situations of competitions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly routine with little room for creative thinking. |
Aliases
- Timekeeper
Related Jobs
- Competition operations staff
- Referee
- Scorer