SUMMER INSTRUCTOR, EXTENDED LEARNING SPORTS

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

COLA incentive

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Summer Camp support role for their Extended Learning and Community Schools (ELCS) Sports Summer Camp in Colorado. The position runs from June 3, 2026 to July 24, 2026, supporting students in grades 4–6 with sports instruction and camp planning.

The role emphasizes equity and inclusion, requires a Colorado address, and demands the ability to meet physical demands. Minimum high school diploma and 1+ sports instruction experience are required.

Qualifications

• Required 1+ sports instruction experience in the specified sport offering.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and dismantling inequity in our community.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily instruction in assigned sports based on guidance from the Summer Instructor.
• Supports daily practice and camp plans.
• Promotes exceptional sportsmanship.
• Supports with pre and post skill development tests/evaluations.
• Ensures upkeep and working condition of all camp areas and equipment.
• Works with camp staff on student recruitment and retention.
• Provides support for day-to-day program operations as needed.

Skills

Sports instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until May 14, 2026 or until filled. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

Responsible for supporting the Summer Instructor at the Extended Learning and Community Schools (ELCS) Sports Summer Camp. Working with students from 4th to 6th grades on skills, techniques and strategies in a sport (e.g. soccer, flag football, basketball, etc.)

This role is for June 3, 2026 to July 24, 2026.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $22.50 with COLA incentive
• 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

• Supports daily instruction in assigned Sports based on guidance from the Summer Instructor
• Supports daily practice and camp plans
• Promotes exceptional sportsmanship
• Supports with pre and post skill development tests/evaluations
• Ensures upkeep and working condition of all camp areas and equipment
• Works with camp staff on student recruitment and retention
• Provides support for day-to-day program operations as needed

What You’ll Need

• 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.

Minimum High School Diploma/ GED

Required 1+ Sports instruction experience in the specified sport(s) offering

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.