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REFEREE, STUDENT

CompanyDenver Public Schools
LocationDenver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The referee is responsible for officiating elementary school athletic games while maintaining neutral and objective decisions. They must manage the behavior of players, coaches, and spectators to ensure a safe and professional environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9930
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
About the Role

** 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. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

 

 

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
  • Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
  • 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
 

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.
Key Skills
OfficiatingRule enforcementConflict resolutionCommunicationProfessionalismGame managementObjective decision making
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Time offHealth and wellness benefitsPERA Retirement