Department Summary

The Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness located on the DU campus is home to a number of world class venues for a variety of campus and community programs.

Position Summary

PASS Camp Staff will facilitate Pioneer Athletic Super Summer (P.A.S.S.) camp youth programming activities at the Ritchie Center and the University of Denver campus.

P.A.S.S. Camp takes place on the University of Denver campus from May 28th through August 16th. Camp hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work schedules are developed based on employee availability and interest and range from 10 - 40 hours per week.

This posting serves for a range of positions. Positions include:

PASS Camp Counselor - Aide

PASS Camp Counselor - Lead (460 hours verifiable paid childcare/youth coaching experience)

PASS Camp Coordinator

PASS Camp Assistant

All camp employees will be required to attend in-person camp training in the evenings May 13-17, 2024.

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

Essential Functions

Support the division of Athletics and Recreation in the execution of its youth programming opportunities Provide excellent customer service for all Ritchie Center participants and customers Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies Help maintain a clean and safe environment Able to work both individually and as part of a team Provide supervision and support of camp environment, participants and staff Perform administrative tasks to support camp operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification Employees working in licensed childcare programs will be required to complete additional background checks and training as required by Colorado child care licensing (paid for by the University of Denver) 460 hours of verifiable work with school-age children (preferred, depending on position) Passion for working with youth in a recreation/sport setting Specific sport knowledge or experience (preferred, depending on position) Experience instructing sports and/or working with youth (preferred)

Work Environment

Indoor & Outdoor Locations (approximately 35% indoor, 65% outdoor) Summer heat conditions & sun exposure when outdoors Variety of sporting venues including indoor swimming pool, tennis court, grass & turf fields, gymnastics gym, climbing wall and ice-skating rink.

Physical Activities

Walking to move throughout Ritchie Center & field spaces (2+ miles/shift) Playing sports & active games Standing/being physically active for majority of shift Swimming (dependent on position) Ice Skating (dependent on position) Lifting equipment/children up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule Camp hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work schedules are developed based on employee availability and interest and range from 10 - 40 hours per week.

Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 22, 2024.

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

Hourly Range: The hourly ranges for these positions are:

PASS Camp Counselor - Aide $19.00/hour

PASS Camp Counselor - Lead $20.00-22.00/hour (460 hours verifiable paid childcare/youth coaching experience)

PASS Camp Coordinator - $23.00/hour

PASS Camp Assistant - $18.50-19.00/hour

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its