REFEREE, STUDENT

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate: $20.51

Total Reward offerings (benefits)

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a referee for the Extended Learning Elementary School Athletics program in Denver, CO. The role officiates league games, communicates decisions clearly, maintains discipline on and off the field, and participates in ongoing training to ensure fair play and safety.

The position is an hourly student worker/intern role requiring at least 16 years of age, with residency in Colorado and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Officiates assigned games for league play; possesses thorough understanding of the rules and familiarity with the laws of the game
• Remains neutral and make objective decisions throughout games, not showing favoritism towards any team or individual
• Maintains control of the game and manages the behavior of players, coaches and spectators
• Clearly and confidently communicate decisions to players and coaches
• Continuously enhances knowledge and skills through ongoing training and education programs
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner both on and off the field
• Reports any problems with coaches, players, parents or spectators to department administration through the Incident Reporting Form
• Attends pre-season meetings, as required
• Performs related duties and responsibilities, as required

Job description

Job Description

** Applications will be received until August 26, 2026 or until filled. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. **

About This Job

Serves as a referee for the Extended Learning Elementary School Athletics program.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Hourly pay rate: $20.51
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You’ll Do

• Officiates assigned games for league play; possesses thorough understanding of the rules and familiarity with the laws of the game
• Remains neutral and make objective decisions throughout games, not showing favoritism towards any team or individual
• Maintains control of the game and manages the behavior of players, coaches and spectators
• Clearly and confidently communicate decisions to players and coaches
• Continuously enhances knowledge and skills through ongoing training and education programs
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner both on and off the field
• Reports any problems with coaches, players, parents or spectators to department administration through the Incident Reporting Form
• Attends pre-season meetings, as required
• Performs related duties and responsibilities, as required

What You’ll Need

• Minimum Student Worker/Intern no degree required but must be at least 16 years of age
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.