Advancing Student Success and Institutional Excellence

At the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad community. That's why were always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. Were also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Kennedy Mountain Campus, Wellness & Recreation (KMCWR) Youth Gymnastics reports to the Associate Director, KMCWR Youth & Competitive Programs and plays a vital role in supporting the KMCWR DU Youth Gymnastics program by developing programming, ensuring high quality program delivery and increasing visibility and revenue of morning toddler and preschool gymnastics programs.

The Coordinator is responsible for the daily management, promotion and operation of Ritchie Center Youth Gymnastics Programs for the University community and Ritchie Center members; including oversight of the following responsibilities including, without limitation; morning program sales ($225,000+), program scheduling, marketing and program promotion, human resources, learn gymnastics programs, summer camp program, coach education, certifications, special events, and related programs and operations.

This position delivers an exceptional customer experience to all visitors of the Ritchie Center through managing the front line interactions that customers will have. These include parking, facility entry and access, transaction experience, facility quality, communication, safety, and servicing each customers needs.

Position will be required to work a varied schedule that will include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Essential Functions

Program Administration

• Oversee and provides leadership for DU Learn Gymnastics classes and camp programs.
• Work with Youth Gymnastics Manager to develop class curriculum for new and existing morning classes and camp programs.
• In coordination with the Associate Director Youth & Competitive Programs & Youth Gymnastics Manager, develop program marketing plans for current and potential youth gymnastics participants and adhere to developed marketing plans throughout the fiscal year.
• Manage morning gymnastics program revenue/expense budget in a fiscally responsible manner and achieve approved fiscal goals.
• Utilize various existing technology platforms to execute programs including but not limited to: scheduling software, pos system, and facility operations communication system.
• Be present during all programs and/or events; possess the ability to jump into the program to coach or instruct as needed.

Customer Service

• Provide value to parents and youth
• Model excellence through our service above self framework in all customer interactions to serve as an example for other divisional full and part time staff.
• Always maintain proper uniform when representing the University of Denver and the Division of Kennedy Mountain Campus, Wellness, & Recreation.
• Manage all communication centers to ensure information is accurate and available to internal and external parties. This includes general information, contact information, special details (parking, closures, etc.) and registration information.
• Maintain problem-solving perspective at all times related to customer service interactions. This includes addressing issues and offering solutions.

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensure all staff members in the youth programs area are CPR/AED/First Aid and Concussion certified, and hold appropriate industry certifications prior to working first shift.
• Ensure all accident/incident reports have been completed correctly and reports are properly stored in Connect2 and follow-ups have been conducted via phone and conversation documented within 48 hours of injury.
• Ensure program staff is conducting safety checks of the gymnastics facility and equipment prior to use.
• Conduct ongoing emergency response training and drills with team members on a designated schedule.

Personnel Management

• Lead, manage, and develop a strong morning instructor team of approximately 5-7 student and non-appointed staff members.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and scheduling of part-time staff team.
• Responsible for providing initial and on-going training for all morning instructor staff to ensure that all policies, procedures and operating protocols are understood and executed.
• Ensure that all morning instructor staff have completed necessary certifications/trainings and audit records quarterly to prevent non-compliance.
• Day-to-day management and supervision of morning gymnastics staff including timekeeping, policies and procedures training, and annual performance reviews.
• Schedule, organize and lead informational morning gymnastics staff meetings and in-service training sessions as outlined in the Internal Operations part-time staff manual.
• Utilize all necessary means to ensure adequate communication to all morning gymnastics staff. This includes using the Connect2 software, email lists, physical signage, and any other means necessary.

Other

• Support building-wide initiatives including but not limited to Rec Night, Homecoming & Hot Chocolate Skate
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Staff Management: Motivate and build relationships with part-time staff to achieve desired outcome in relation to exciting and effective fitness and wellness offerings.
• Customer Service: Engage and strengthen our relationships with students, alumni, and the Denver community.
• Leadership: Motivate the team to act toward achieving the goals of the Division.
• Physical Demands: Employee is regularly required to be able to operate work-related equipment. The employee must be able to frequently move about the facility with capability of transporting equipment or objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to effectively communicate verbally with customers and employees of the university.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and participation statistics. Also, familiarity with financial concepts such as budget development/forecasting, depreciation, contribution margin, etc.
• Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Other: ability to work with the public with tact and judgment. Excellent organizational skills required.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or 1+ years of program management/supervision experience
• 2+ years experience working with youth ages 18 months – 6 years old
• Knowledge of gymnastics programming for youth ages 18 months – 6 years old
• CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood Borne Pathogen; Concussion Training

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Varies; Position will be required to work a varied schedule that will include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 7, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 7.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $25.54 - $28.60

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.