Youth Gymnastics Coordinator
3 days ago
Denver
Advancing Student Success and Institutional Excellence At the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness we build Pioneers for Life through excellence character and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism passion grit and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad community. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next championship or whats next in sports and wellness. Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. Position Summary The Coordinator Kennedy Mountain Campus Wellness & Recreation (KMCWR) Youth Gymnastics reports to the Associate Director KMCWR Youth & Competitive Programs and plays a vital role in supporting the KMCWR DU Youth Gymnastics program by developing programming ensuring high quality program delivery and increasing visibility and revenue of morning toddler and preschool gymnastics programs. The Coordinator is responsible for the daily management promotion and operation of Ritchie Center Youth Gymnastics Programs for the University community and Ritchie Center members; including oversight of the following responsibilities including without limitation; morning program sales ($225000) program scheduling marketing and program promotion human resources learn gymnastics programs summer camp program coach education certifications special events and related programs and operations. This position delivers an exceptional customer experience to all visitors of the Ritchie Center through managing the front line interactions that customers will have. These include parking facility entry and access transaction experience facility quality communication safety and servicing each customers needs. This position is a .53 FTE that will be required to work a varied schedule that will include mornings evenings and weekends. Essential Functions Program Administration • Oversee and provides leadership for DU Learn Gymnastics classes and camp programs., • Work with Youth Gymnastics Manager to develop class curriculum for new and existing morning classes and camp programs., • In coordination with the Associate Director Youth & Competitive Programs & Youth Gymnastics Manager develop program marketing plans for current and potential youth gymnastics participants and adhere to developed marketing plans throughout the fiscal year., • Manage morning gymnastics program revenue/expense budget in a fiscally responsible manner and achieve approved fiscal goals., • Utilize various existing technology platforms to execute programs including but not limited to: scheduling software pos system and facility operations communication system., • Provide value to parents and youth, • Model excellence through our service above self framework in all customer interactions to serve as an example for other divisional full and part time staff., • Always maintain proper uniform when representing the University of Denver and the Division of Kennedy Mountain Campus Wellness & Recreation., • Manage all communication centers to ensure information is accurate and available to internal and external parties. This includes general information contact information special details (parking closures etc.) and registration information., • Ensure all staff members in the youth programs area are CPR/AED/First Aid and Concussion certified and hold appropriate industry certifications prior to working first shift., • Ensure all accident/incident reports have been completed correctly and reports are properly stored in Connect2 and follow-ups have been conducted via phone and conversation documented within 48 hours of injury., • Ensure program staff is conducting safety checks of the gymnastics facility and equipment prior to use., • Lead manage and develop a strong morning instructor team of approximately 5-7 student and non-appointed staff members., • Responsible for recruitment hiring and scheduling of part-time staff team., • Responsible for providing initial and on-going training for all morning instructor staff to ensure that all policies procedures and operating protocols are understood and executed., • Ensure that all morning instructor staff have completed necessary certifications/trainings and audit records quarterly to prevent non-compliance., • Day-to-day management and supervision of morning gymnastics staff including timekeeping policies and procedures training and annual performance reviews., • Schedule organize and lead informational morning gymnastics staff meetings and in-service training sessions as outlined in the Internal Operations part-time staff manual., • Support building-wide initiatives including but not limited to Rec Night Homecoming & Hot Chocolate Skate, • Staff Management: Motivate and build relationships with part-time staff to achieve desired outcome in relation to exciting and effective fitness and wellness offerings., • Customer Service: Engage and strengthen our relationships with students alumni and the Denver community., • Leadership: Motivate the team to act toward achieving the goals of the Division., • Physical Demands: Employee is regularly required to be able to operate work-related equipment. The employee must be able to frequently move about the facility with capability of transporting equipment or objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to effectively communicate verbally with customers and employees of the university., • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts percentages and participation statistics. Also familiarity with financial concepts such as budget development/forecasting depreciation contribution margin etc., • Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral or schedule form., • Associates Degree and/or 1 years of program management/supervision experience, • 2 years experience working with youth ages 18 months 6 years old, • Knowledge of gymnastics programming for youth ages 18 months 6 years old, • Bachelors degree, • Standard office environment., • Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high., • Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time. Application Deadline For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 22 2025. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 7. Hourly Range: The hourly range for the position is $25.54 - $28.60 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 candidates sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The University of Denver offers ______ Benefits: The University of Denver offers Advancing Student Success and Institutional Excellence At the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness we build Pioneers for Life through excellence character and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism passion grit and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad community. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next championship or whats next in sports and wellness. Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. Position Summary The Coordinator Kennedy Mountain Campus Wellness & Recreation (KMCWR) Youth Gymnastics reports to the Associate Director KMCWR Youth & Competitive Programs and plays a vital role in supporting the KMCWR DU Youth Gymnastics program by developing programming ensuring high quality program delivery and increasing visibility and revenue of morning toddler and preschool gymnastics programs. The Coordinator is responsible for the daily management promotion and operation of Ritchie Center Youth Gymnastics Programs for the University community and Ritchie Center members; including oversight of the following responsibilities including without limitation; morning program sales ($225000) program scheduling marketing and program promotion human resources learn gymnastics programs summer camp program coach education certifications special events and related programs and operations. This position delivers an exceptional customer experience to all visitors of the Ritchie Center through managing the front line interactions that customers will have. These include parking facility entry and access transaction experience facility quality communication safety and servicing each customers needs. This position is a .53 FTE that will be required to work a varied schedule that will include mornings evenings and weekends. Essential Functions Program Administration • Oversee and provides leadership for DU Learn Gymnastics classes and camp programs., • Work with Youth Gymnastics Manager to develop class curriculum for new and existing morning classes and camp programs., • In coordination with the Associate Director Youth & Competitive Programs & Youth Gymnastics Manager develop program marketing plans for current and potential youth gymnastics participants and adhere to developed marketing plans throughout the fiscal year., • Manage morning gymnastics program revenue/expense budget in a fiscally responsible manner and achieve approved fiscal goals., • Utilize various existing technology platforms to execute programs including but not limited to: scheduling software pos system and facility operations communication system., • Provide value to parents and youth, • Model excellence through our service above self framework in all customer interactions to serve as an example for other divisional full and part time staff., • Always maintain proper uniform when representing the University of Denver and the Division of Kennedy Mountain Campus Wellness & Recreation., • Manage all communication centers to ensure information is accurate and available to internal and external parties. This includes general information contact information special details (parking closures etc.) and registration information., • Ensure all staff members in the youth programs area are CPR/AED/First Aid and Concussion certified and hold appropriate industry certifications prior to working first shift., • Ensure all accident/incident reports have been completed correctly and reports are properly stored in Connect2 and follow-ups have been conducted via phone and conversation documented within 48 hours of injury., • Ensure program staff is conducting safety checks of the gymnastics facility and equipment prior to use., • Lead manage and develop a strong morning instructor team of approximately 5-7 student and non-appointed staff members., • Responsible for recruitment hiring and scheduling of part-time staff team., • Responsible for providing initial and on-going training for all morning instructor staff to ensure that all policies procedures and operating protocols are understood and executed., • Ensure that all morning instructor staff have completed necessary certifications/trainings and audit records quarterly to prevent non-compliance., • Day-to-day management and supervision of morning gymnastics staff including timekeeping policies and procedures training and annual performance reviews., • Schedule organize and lead informational morning gymnastics staff meetings and in-service training sessions as outlined in the Internal Operations part-time staff manual., • Support building-wide initiatives including but not limited to Rec Night Homecoming & Hot Chocolate Skate, • Staff Management: Motivate and build relationships with part-time staff to achieve desired outcome in relation to exciting and effective fitness and wellness offerings., • Customer Service: Engage and strengthen our relationships with students alumni and the Denver community., • Leadership: Motivate the team to act toward achieving the goals of the Division., • Physical Demands: Employee is regularly required to be able to operate work-related equipment. The employee must be able to frequently move about the facility with capability of transporting equipment or objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to effectively communicate verbally with customers and employees of the university., • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts percentages and participation statistics. Also familiarity with financial concepts such as budget development/forecasting depreciation contribution margin etc., • Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral or schedule form., • Associates Degree and/or 1 years of program management/supervision experience, • 2 years experience working with youth ages 18 months 6 years old, • Knowledge of gymnastics programming for youth ages 18 months 6 years old, • Bachelors degree, • Standard office environment., • Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high., • Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time. Application Deadline For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 22 2025. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 7. Hourly Range: The hourly range for the position is $25.54 - $28.60 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 candidates sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The University of Denver offers