Adult Hockey & Public Ice Programs Coordinator

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At the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad and diverse community. That's why were always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. Were also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Youth & Competitive Programs, the Adult Hocky and Public Ice Coordinator is responsible for the University of Denver’s Adult Hockey League (DUAHL) and public ice programs for the University community and Ritchie Center members and guests. This includes oversight of the following responsibilities including, without limitation; adult hockey sales & registration ($500,000+), public ice program (stick & puck, drop-in hockey, public skate) sales and registration ($150,000+), program scheduling, marketing and program promotion, human resources, skate management, virtual offerings, officiating, special events, and related programs and operations.

The Adult Hockey and Public Ice Programs Coordinator is a team member within the University of Denver’s Division of Kennedy Mountain Campus, Wellness & Recreation and should always reflect the University of Denver and its Ice programs in a positive light.

Essential Functions

Program Design and Management

• Maximize Adult Hockey Leagues and Public Ice Programs within the scheduling matrix of the Daniel L Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness.
• Coordinate weekly days and times for leagues and public program schedules.
• Create and host a minimum of 15 public ice special events including but not limited to: Skate with Santa, Spooky Skate, Noon Years Eve, themed skates.
• Contribute to student engagement efforts in the Division by offering student only opportunities (Student Skate night, themed skates, etc)
• Work closely with RWC operations team in supporting the scheduling of locker rooms and other team requirements that will be utilizing the Ritchie Wellness Center.
• Ensure budget expectations and sales goals are met by evaluating price, number of offerings and labor utilization.
• Recruit and coordinate new participants to program offerings.

People Management and Human Resources 

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling hockey scorekeepers (3-5) and skate guards (3-5).
• Create and maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure safety and quality of programs, while managing labor resources. Schedule staff in SubItUp and ensure all shifts are covered.
• Conduct evaluations of staff performance quarterly using the department-approved evaluation templates and schedules.
• Manage all timecards for direct reporting staff.
• Provide on-site supervision during Adult Hockey Leagues.

Customer Service 

• Be present during Adult Hockey leagues and resolve issues as they arise.
• Manage communication and customer service of DUAHL and Public Ice Programs.
• Assist customers with the registration process (online, phone, or in person).
• Responsible for the creation and execution of Public Ice Programs Newsletter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work in various computer systems
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Ability to plan, and schedule creatively
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Strong Work Ethic
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of managing recreational ice programs

Work Schedule

A typical schedule would revolve around program times and be Tuesdays 3pm-9pm, Thursdays 3pm-9pm, Sundays, 12pm-10pm, totaling 20-25 hours per week.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 9, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 8.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $26.00 - $30.00

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 excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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 based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.