Position Summary

This position facilitates effective youth hockey instruction by providing fun and safe youth competitions, camps & clinics as part of the Jr. Pioneer Youth Hockey program.  In addition to supporting overall competitions/games for the JPH teams, this position will take direct responsibility in running and administering the 5 JPH Youth Hockey tournaments that are hosted on campus, the Spring 3 v 3 league and the June thru August summer camps & clinics.  In addition to ensuring all events are run to the standard of excellence expected by Jr. Pioneers Hockey, ensuring a positive experience and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all is paramount.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with the sport of hockey, enjoy sports and physical activity, have a strong outgoing personality, excellent communication skills, and enjoy a collaborative, dynamic work environment.  Jr. Pioneers Hockey staff report to the program manager and assist with program setup, participant management, and overall development of Youth Hockey at the University of Denver, while providing friendly, responsive support to children and parents.

This is a non-benefited, part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. 

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the 5 youth hockey tournaments JPH hosts each calendar year.
• Support and assist in administration of the Spring 3 v 3 Hockey league & the summer camps & clinics that run from June thru August.
• Assist with all aspects associated with tryouts for all divisions 8U, Rec & Competitive -10 U, 12U & 14U – August & September
• Engage and interact positively with JPH participants and families, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Provide excellent customer service for all JPH families and visitors that attend JPH sponsored events on campus
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. 
• Experience working as a hockey administrator and/or coach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Punctual and reliable – able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays & the 5 scheduled tournaments hosted by JPH.
• Minimum of 18 years old
• Fingerprint based background check
• Additional background checks and training as required by Colorado childcare licensing (paid for by the University of Denver)

Work Schedule

 15-20 hours per week/average, typically 3 days a week, 5 hours per day. Full days during the pre-determined tournament schedule and on some Spring hockey days.

• JPH Tournament Schedule (5 weekends – one each in October, December, January, February & March)
• Full Day work, as needed to prepare in the days leading up to the tournament, with full days for the days the tournament is taking place
• Spring 3 v 3 League (2 nights during week & Saturday/Sunday 1/2 days April thru mid-May)
• Camps & Clinics (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3 hours per night – June, July & August)

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 23, 2025.

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 $23.00-$27.00.

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.

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.