Referee Jobs in Colorado

A Referee plays a critical role in the fitness and recreation industry by enforcing the rules and regulations of various sports and games. They are responsible for ensuring fair play, resolving disputes, and maintaining the safety and orderliness of players. Referees monitor game play, assess penalties, judge performances, and make crucial decisions that can impact the outcome of a game. They also communicate with coaches, athletes, and other officials, and provide a detailed report of any misconduct or irregularity during the game. Referees often work on a part-time basis and are typically employed by schools, colleges, professional sports teams, and recreational leagues.

To become a Referee, one must have excellent knowledge of the sport they are officiating, be physically fit, have strong decision-making abilities, and possess good communication skills. They should hold a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a training course specific to the sport they are adjudicating. Certification is often required, such as from the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) or other recognized bodies. Prior to becoming a Referee, individuals may have held roles such as a Sports Coach, Physical Education Teacher, or Sports Official at lower levels, to gain relevant experience and practical knowledge of the sport.

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Spa Supervisor

  • Four Seasons
  • Vail, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 2 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Sports Official - Adult - Soccer

  • South Suburban
  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • 2 days ago

One (1) year of previous referee/umpiring, playing or coaching experience is preferred....

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Drop-In Sports Supervisor - Part Time

  • City of Northglenn
  • Center, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Center, CO
  • 5 days ago

Experience officiating basketball, grades 1st 8th a plus....

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Spa Supervisor

  • Accor Hotels
  • Telluride, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Telluride, CO
  • 13 days ago

Company Description Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our...

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Swim Site Supervisor

  • Pueblo County
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 16 days ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 16 days ago

Supervises, observes and maintains a safe teaching environment while instructing participants in the swim lesson program. SEASONAL POSITION: Season starting 05/25/2026 - ending date 07/30/2026...

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Field/Gym Supervisor

  • City of Golden
  • Golden, CO
  • 20 days ago
  • Golden, CO
  • 20 days ago

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED Baseball, softball, or basketball playing equipment....

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Bistro Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Denver, CO
  • 29 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 29 days ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Supervisor oversees the daily shift operations in the LifeCafe. They deliver a high-quality experience to the members, and motivate staff to ensure excellent customer...

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Spa Supervisor - The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa

  • Highgate Hotels
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

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Referee, Extended Learning Sports

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Seasonal Schedule based off seasons of sports What You'll Do: Establish and maintain high quality site programs: Officiates assigned games for league play; possesses thorough understanding of the rules...

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Referee, Student

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 30+ days ago

What You'll Do: Establish and maintain high quality site programs: Officiates assigned games for league play; possesses thorough understanding of the rules and familiarity with the laws of the game...

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Youth Sports Supervisor

  • City of Greeley (CO)
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred Two (2) officiating experience. Three (3) years of customer service experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities In-depth knowledge of youth sports rules, operations, and best practices....

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Facility Op's Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary By doing safety checks and repairs, the Facility Operations Supervisor can assure the safety and cleanliness of the club. As the Supervisor you will work the opposite schedule of...

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Adult Sports Supervisor

  • City of Greeley
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 30+ days ago

The Program Supervisor is expected to exercise sound judgment and effectively serve all areas of the program....

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Facility Supervisor-Athletics - Part-Time

  • City of Loveland
  • Loveland, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution, and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations....

In Person Part Time

Gold's Gym Kids Club Supervisor

  • Gold's Gym
  • Montrose, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Montrose, CO
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a Kids Club Manager who's reliable, caring and trustworthy to join our Gold's Gym Childcare team. This is the perfect position for someone with great attention to detail and the...

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Salary for Referee Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Referees in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.5%
Master's Degree
19.4%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Referees in Colorado
None
38.1%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
10+ years
14.3%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
14.3%


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