Job Details

RecKids Summer Supervisor

Position Number: 6227588
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Child Care Services

RecKids Summer Supervisor - 36849 University Staff

Description
RecKids Supervisor

UCCS Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a RecKids Supervisor to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Pay Range: $16.00/hourly. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

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CU Advantage

Because this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

Summary

Pikes Peak, America's Mountain as it is known, forms a breathtaking backdrop for the LEED Gold Certified UCCS Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened its doors in January 2016. Campus Recreation facilities and programs serve more than 500 students and faculty/staff daily, while employing approximately 100 students every year. Campus Recreation professional staff committed to student development, and sustainability, all while encouraging healthy lifestyles through extensive programs and services.

Campus Recreation's mission supports the UCCS mission by providing students and the campus community with diverse programs, outstanding facilities and educational experiences that support the development of a healthy mind, body and spirit. We enhance the campus experience through programs and services that focus on student development, promotion of a healthy lifestyle and provide opportunities for social interaction.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Supervise participants during all year round RecKids programming to include but not limited to Summer Camps Kids Night Out, and Birthday Parties.
Supervise and actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, climbing, arts and crafts, teambuilding games, educational sessions, tournament games and more. Includes locker room supervision.
Assist participants with belongings, lost-and-found, sunscreen/hydration, trash pick-up, and all aspects of quality customer service.
Ensures RecKids program safety and security, enforces all safety and risk management policies.
Resolve disciplinary problems appropriately; complete incident and accident reports as needed.
Maintain good relationships with parents of participants.
Serve as role model in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up duties, sportsmanship and good manners.
Enforce Campus Recreation facility, program and pool policies, procedures and regulations.
Lead age-appropriate engaging games, projects, stories, sports and activities during all RecKids programming including set-up and tear-down.
Remain educated on emergency procedures and ensure procedures are followed when necessary, and all RecKids participants are accounted for.
Attend RecKids staff meetings.
Complete CSA Training within first month of hire.
Additional duties as requested by RecKids Administrative Staff.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: May 20, 2025. However, this position is open until filled.
Potential start date: May 27, 2025.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

RecKids Supervisor candidates must be aged 18 or older.
Must commit to working a minimum of 15 hours/week during the summer, and approximately 10 hours per week during the school year at a variety of times throughout the day and week (including weekend and evening hours). Summer Camp shifts are either 7am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-6pm, and may vary week to week.
First Aid and CPR certification- must remain valid through the duration of the summer (certification will be provided at no cost to employee during the mandatory training period.)
Previous experience working with children highly preferred.
Formal training child development, elementary education, early childhood, recreation, or similar fields preferred.
Previous experience in customer service or public relations is highly desirable.
American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED certified is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 5/20/2025 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 36849). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials

Job Category: Professional Support Services

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40334 - VCEMSA-Recreation

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: May 13, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Chris Spencer Posting Contact Email: cspence2@uccs.edu Position Number: 00782606