Youth Programs Staff

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

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