Essential Functions
- Support the division of Recreation & Wellness and Learn Gymnastics program by delivering high-quality gymnastics instruction to class participants.
- Plan progressive and deliver progressive, age and level appropriate gymnastics instruction to children ages 5-16 in levels beginner through advanced.
- Track and report student progress through established systems (My Skill Chart, Progress Reports)
- Communicate with gymnasts, parents and peers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Gymnastics background, knowledge or experience
- Ability to work with children
- Provide excellent customer service for all Ritchie Center participants and customers.
- Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment within the gymnastics gym.
- Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- 1+ years working with children
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching gymnastics
- Ability to spot gymnastics skills
Working Environment
- Indoor gymnastics facility environment. Variety of surfaces and equipment present.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Environment is moderate to loud.
Physical Activities
- Instructors will stand and be physically active for duration of shift.
- Lifting equipment and gymnasts up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrating gymnastics skills and activities
Work Schedule
- Part-time, hours will vary.
- Sat 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Compensation and Benefits
- This position is eligible for a federal work-study, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office.
- This position is also open to non-work study funded students.
- Students will be paid $18.50 -21.00/hr.
- In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires
