About the Role
PASS Camp Staff will facilitate Pioneer Athletic Super Summer (P.A.S.S.) camp youth programming activities at the Ritchie Center and the University of Denver campus.
P.A.S.S. Camp takes place on the University of Denver campus from May 26th through August 21st. Camp hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work schedules are developed based on employee availability and interest and 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/youth coaching experience)
PASS Camp Coordinator
All camp employees will be required to attend in-person camp training in the evenings May 11-13, 2026.
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
Support the division of Athletics and Recreation in the execution of its youth programming opportunities
Provide excellent customer service for all Ritchie Center participants and customers
Recognize and respond effectively and efficiently to emergencies
Help maintain a clean and safe environment
Able to work both individually and as part of a team
Provide supervision and support of camp environment, participants and staff
Perform administrative tasks to support camp operations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Employees working in licensed childcare programs will be required to complete additional background checks and training as required by Colorado child care licensing (paid for by the University of Denver)
Passion for working with youth in a recreation/sport setting
Required Qualifications
At least 16 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
Specific sport knowledge or experience (preferred, depending on position)
Experience instructing sports and/or working with youth (preferred)
460 hours of verifiable work with school-age children (preferred, depending on position)
Work Environment
Indoor & Outdoor Locations (approximately 35% indoor, 65% outdoor)
Summer heat conditions & sun exposure when outdoors
Variety 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 games
Standing/being physically active for majority of shift
Swimming (dependent on position)
Ice Skating (dependent on position)
Lifting equipment/children up to 50 lbs.
Tech Stack
CPRFirst AidAED