This posting is a general posting that will serve as the part-time, non-benefited, openings within the Youth Programs business unit in the Division of Recreation and Wellness. Should we be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with the specific information.

Position Summary

This position facilitates effective youth sports instruction by providing fun and safe youth activities, including multi-sport summer camp, after-school instructional sports programs, full-day school days off sports programs, and sports clinics. As part of our Youth Programs team, you will work directly with participants, aged 5-11, providing instruction and supervision of activities while ensuring a positive experience and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children, enjoy sports and physical activity, have a strong out-going personality, excellent communication skills, and enjoy a collaborative, dynamic work environment. Youth Programs staff report to program supervisors and assist with program setup, participant management, and clean-up, while providing friendly, responsive support to children and parents.

These are non-benefit, part-time positions not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. 

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the set-up, instruction, supervision and cleanup of daily youth activities and programs.
• Engage and interact positively with youth participants and families, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Provide excellent customer service for all Ritchie Center participants and customers
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by following program policies and procedures.
• Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Communicate effectively with program supervisors, participants, and parents.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. 
• Experience working with elementary aged children or in a youth program/sport setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Punctual and reliable – able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Minimum of 16 years old
• 460+ hours of verifiable childcare experience (preferred, based on position)
• Fingerprint based background check
• Additional background checks and training as required by Colorado childcare licensing (paid for by the University of Denver)

Work Schedule:

• Learn To Play Sports (LTP)
  • Monday – Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
• School Days Off (SDO)
  • Full-day or part-day schedule several times a month. Aligns with Denver Public Schools and suburban school districts scheduled “off days” and holiday breaks.
• P.A.S.S. Camp (PC)
  • Full-day or part-day schedule between late May and mid-August.

Work Schedule:
Varies, typically weeknights M-TH, and Saturday mornings. Full days during the holiday season, and on scheduled school days off.

Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for this position is $19.00-$22.00.

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 some benefits for non-benefited employees. 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.