Youth & Family Manager

Denver, CO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Holiday bonus

Referral bonus $375

Free meals

Free parking

Golf privileges

Employee pricing on merchandise

Job summary

Denver Country Club is seeking a Youth & Families Activities Manager to lead and grow our youth programs. The role centers on coordinating camps, sports, and social events for Junior Members while upholding the Club’s standards of service and safety.

You will collaborate with other department heads to schedule programs and ensure engaging experiences for families. The position requires supervising staff, coordinating communications, and maintaining a positive, safe environment.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred in education, recreation, or related field.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong soft skills with coworkers, children and parents.
• Positive attitude, patience, support, guidance, and encouragement.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and engage in active youth programs.
• Experience with youth programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and promote youth sports and social activities for Junior Membership.
• Plan and execute camps, holiday events, and group activities with hands-on involvement.
• Manage daily operations of the Junior Department and ensure safety and well-being of children.
• Coordinate marketing and communications for youth programs to members.
• Handle billing, analysis, and evaluation of programs for continuous improvement.
• Oversee scheduling and payroll of youth staff; HR duties as needed.
• Plan Summer and Winter Sports Camp programs and nonathletic activities for youth.

Skills

Soft skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Education

College degree in education, recreation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Established in 1887, Denver Country Club is recognized as the first club west of the Mississippi and one of the most prestigious private clubs in the country. The 585 member, by invitation only private club, hosts an 18 hole golf course, two indoor golf simulators (Foresight Quads), indoor and outdoor tennis, platform tennis, pickleball, ice hockey, lawn bowling, croquet, casual and fine dining. The club has a long history of golf championships including the Denver Open (PGA Tour Event 1962-1964), Trans-Mississippi Amateur (upcoming 2022) , Pacific Coast Amateur and Curtis Cup (1984). A Golf Course renovation was completed in 2020 - Gil Hanse. The renovation has helped to secure Denver Country Club as one of the premier golf courses in the Western United States. The Golf Shop is consistently recognized as an AGM Platinum Award Winning Golf Shop (Top 100) and has been recognized as a multiple winner of the Colorado Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Private Category.

CORE VALUES

Integrity

(honesty, persistence, commitment, follow through, sincerity, trust)

Passion

(have fun, be creative, enthusiasm, positive energy, be purposeful, excitement)

Teamwork

(cooperation, support, communication, unity, collaboration, take initiative, dependability)

Respect

(selfless, self-awareness, empathy, compassion, resolution, understanding, grateful)

(quality, consistency, hard work, process integrity, results, growth)

BENEFITS:

• Benefits per DCC employee handbook. (Vacation, Sick Time, 401k, Medical Dental, Life, FSA)
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Positive, values centric working environment.
• Holiday Bonus
• Referral Bonus, $375 for a qualified hire at the Club, over 3 months
• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary golf privileges per DCC employee guidelines
• Club merchandise at reduced employee pricing.

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

The Youth & Families Activities Manager will manage, develop, coordinate, and promote sports and social activities involving the Junior Membership of The Denver Country Club. The Youth & Families Activities Manager will foster positive relationships and represent the Club with the highest standards of service, integrity, and professionalism.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Youth and Families Activities Manager plays a demanding and dynamic role as the point person for the coordination, organization, and success of the Youth programs and events offered at the Denver Country Club (Camps, Golf, Fitness, Tennis, Aquatics, Club Activities, Club Events).
• Plans, organizes, and executes by participating in person with a hands-on approach with all activities related to youth including camps, monthly events, holiday events (Easter, July 4 th , Halloween & Christmas), group related activities, and programs.
• Manages the daily operations of the Junior Department. Responsible for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of DCC children; will be responsible for their well-being, entertainment and safety. The role will maintain and foster a safe and positive environment for our Youth.
• Coordinate the marketing and promotion of activities, providing meaningful and timely information to members. Will work with department heads of other Club departments to plan programs and develop schedules.
• Responsible for all member facing communications regarding Youth programs and marketing communications weekly and bi-monthly sent via email or on the DCC Website to promote and coordinate successful programs.
• Responsible for the billing, analysis and evaluation of the programs to ensure its success and to improve on the future success of such programs.
• Will manage the scheduling and payroll of the Youth staff and conduct the HR responsibilities such as but not limited to recruitment, training, performance reviews, coaching and team building with his or her staff.
• Manage and coordinate the Summer & Winter Sports Camp programs (Learn To Skate) and nonathletic related activities for the different age levels of Youth.
• Participate in the planning process for the future development of the Club’s youth activity programs and events.
• Responsible for taking pictures and videos of all events, updating the program book with recap’s of the event or program and assess any improvements for future.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in education, recreation, or related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to interact effectively and have strong soft skills with coworkers, children and parents.
• Must exhibit a positive attitude, patience, support, guidance, and encouragement at all times.
• Must be able to enforce appropriate safety regulations, emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situation and and be certified to administer CPR/First Aid.
• Must be able to participate in various recreational activities that require running, walking, swimming, exercises, and moderate exertion.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors and be on your feet for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the Club grounds and activity areas for extended periods, frequently up to 8 or more hours per day.
• Ability to actively participate in youth sports, recreational activities, camps, games, and special events, including running, jumping, stretching, skating, swimming, and other moderate physical activities.
• Ability to supervise children in indoor and outdoor environments while maintaining constant awareness of participant safety.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, supplies, tables, chairs, sports gear, and event materials weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, reach overhead, and climb stairs as needed during program setup, supervision, and event execution.
• Ability to visually monitor participants, and to hear and communicate effectively in both quiet and noisy environments with children, parents, members, and staff.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, phones, tablets, and cameras, and perform repetitive hand and finger movements for typing, writing, and data entry.
• Ability to drive a golf cart and travel throughout the Club property as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special Club events.