Ritchie Center Staff , Wellness & Recreation

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,573 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Denver seeks part-time staff for various recreational roles, including instructors, coaches, and lifeguards. These non-benefited positions require American Red Cross certifications and offer flexible schedules, primarily evenings and weekends. Pay ranges from $19.29 to $50.00 per hour depending on specific roles. Candidates must apply online to be considered, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Qualifications

• Instructor roles require program-specific certifications.
• Lifeguard must have current Lifeguard Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Service Associate requires CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Instructors teach various recreational classes.
• Coaches mentor youth teams in designated sports.
• Lifeguards ensure safety in pool areas.

Skills

American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Willingness to obtain required certifications

Ability to transport objects up to 50 pounds

16 years of age or older for Skate Guard

Job description

Ritchie Center Staff , Wellness & Recreation

Apply now Job no: 498617
Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Recreation / Kennedy Mountain Campus
Division: Recreation and Wellness

Position Summary

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

• Instructor:
  • Learn to Swim
  • Learn to Skate
  • Learn to Gymnastics
• Coach:
  • Youth Hockey (Jr. Pioneer Hockey)
  • Youth Swimming (Hilltoppers)
  • Gymnastics (Jr. Pioneer Gymnastics)
  • Club Sports Coach
  • Wellness Coach
  • Personal Trainer
  • Masters Swim Coach
• Lifeguard
• Service Associate
• Facility Associate
• Official/Scorekeeper
• Skate Guard

These are non-benefited, full-time and part-time positions not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Required Qualifications

Instructor:

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Program-specific coaching/instructor certifications (as required by specific programs).

Coach:

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Sport-specific coaching certifications (as required by specific programs).

Lifeguard:

• Current Lifeguard Certification, or willingness to obtain lifeguard certification.

Service Associate:

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Facility Associate:

• Able to move about the Ritchie Center while transporting equipment or objects up to 50 pounds
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Official/Scorekeeper

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Skate Guard

• 16 years of age or older
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Work Schedule

Instructors:

• TOPS: Varies, mostly evenings and weekends
• Gymnastics coach: evenings and weekends
• Gymnastics private coach – weekends
• Youth Hockey Coach – varies, mostly evenings and weekends
• Club Sports Coach – evenings and weekends
• Wellness Coach/Personal Trainer: Varies, but mornings and evenings are typical

Service Associate: Varies, facility is open M-Th 6am-10pm, F 6am-9pm, Sa 7am-7pm, Su 7am-9pm

Facility Associate: Varies, facility is open M-Th 6am-10pm, F 6am-9pm, Sa 7am-7pm, Su 7am-9pm

Official/Scorekeeper: Evenings and weekends

Skate Guards: Varies, but mostly weekends

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Grade Number
The salary grade numbers are 3-12 depending upon the position.

Hourly Range
The hourly range for these positions are:

Instructor: $19.29-$30.00

Coach: $19.29-$50.00

Lifeguard: $19.29-$21.00

Service Associate: $19.29-$20.00

Facility Associate: $19.29-$20.00

Official/Scorekeeper: $19.29-$20.00

Skate Guard: $19.29-$20.00

Wellness Coach/Personal Trainer: $20.00-$50.00

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
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: February 20, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

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