Department Summary
The Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness located on the DU campusis home to a number of world class venues for a variety of campus andcommunity 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 ofDenver campus
P.A.S.S. Camp takes place on the University of Denver campus from May 30ththrough August 18th. Camp hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Work schedules are developed based on employee availability and interestand 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/youthcoaching experience)
PASS Camp Coordinator
PASS Camp Assistant
All camp employees will be required to attend in-person camp training in theevenings May 15-19, 2023.
Essential Functions
Support the division of Athletics and Recreation in the execution of its youthprogramming opportunitiesProvide excellent customer service for all Ritchie Center participants andcustomersRecognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergenciesHelp maintain a clean and safe environmentAble to work both individually and as part of a teamProvide supervision and support of camp environment, participants and staffPerform administrative tasks to support camp operations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness toobtain CPR/First Aid/AED certificationEmployees working in licensed child care programs will be required to completeadditional background checks and training as required by Colorado child carelicensing (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 settingSpecific 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 outdoorsVariety 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 gamesStanding/being physically active for majority of shiftSwimming (dependent on position)Ice Skating (dependent on position)Lifting equipment/children up to 50 lbs
Work ScheduleCamp hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work schedulesare developed based on employee availability and interest and range from 10 -40 hours per week.
Application DeadlineApplications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through www.jobs.du.edu to be considered. Onlyapplications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade NumberThe salary grade numbers are 5-8 depending on the position.
Hourly Range:The hourly ranges for these positions are:
PASS Camp Counselor - Aide $18.00/hour
PASS Camp Counselor - Lead $19.00-20.00/hour (460 hours verifiable paidchildcare/youth coaching experience)
PASS Camp Coordinator - $20.00-22.00/hour
PASS Camp Assistant - $18.00/hour
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its