Hockey Referee

Step onto the ice as a Hockey Referee with the City of Durango. You’ll officiate hockey games at Chapman Hill Ice Rink, apply USA Hockey rules, and work with players, coaches, and other officials to support fair and respectful play. 

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence 
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here. 

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because: 

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements. 
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals. 
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results. 

What You’ll Do in This Role:  

• Officiate hockey games and apply the rules fairly and consistently. 
  
• Reinforce game rules and sportsmanship to support a safe and respectful environment. 
  
• Check the rink, equipment, uniforms, and required protective gear for safety concerns before play. 
  
• Talk with coaches or captains before games about ground rules, unusual circumstances, or rink concerns. 
  
• Stay current on hockey rules and rule changes and attend preseason training. 
  
• Work independently or with other referees to keep games moving and respond to situations on the ice. 
  
• Help with rink setup and takedown and game cancellations when needed. 
  
• Let the Recreation Supervisor know about rink, equipment, safety, or conduct concerns. 
  
• Arrive at your scheduled time, stay through the end of your assigned work, and return any City-issued equipment. 
  
• Represent the City professionally and treat players, coaches, families, spectators, and coworkers with respect. 
  

You Have: 

• Thorough knowledge of hockey and its rules. 
• Current USA Hockey officiating certification or the ability to obtain certification before officiating games for the City of Durango. 

• Make fair calls and apply the rules consistently. 
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with players, coaches, coworkers, and community members. 
• Keep up with game play and stay aware of what is happening on the ice. 
• Work well independently and with other referees and recreation staff. 
• Stay calm and professional when disagreements or concerns come up. 

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees. 

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area 
  
• Free Transit pass 
  
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards 
  
  

Belong at the City of Durango: 

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. 

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

Positions remain open until their listed deadline or until filled. Early closures are rare, but we encourage applying promptly.