Sports Instructor I & II (Adult) - Pickleball

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE use of district facilities

Discounts on classes and programs

Paid sick leave

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is seeking a Sports Instructor I & II (Adult) for Pickleball in Centennial, CO. The role involves supervising and instructing recreational pickleball programs, developing lesson plans, and evaluating participant progress.

Shifts may span morning to evening to accommodate peak times. Ideal candidates have knowledge of pickleball rules and gameplay, with the ability to manage participants and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the sport including rules and regulations.
• Understanding how the game is played including principles, practice, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct assigned athletics programs.
• Develop lesson plans and assess skill level and progress of participants.
• Shift hours may range from morning to evening.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Rule familiarity

Decision making

People handling

Job description

Sports Instructor I & II (Adult) - Pickleball

• Job Tracking ID:513080-916427
• Job Location:Centennial, CO
  Littleton,
  Lone Tree,
  Sheridan

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closingdate. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$15.70 - $22.75 per hour

If you have a passion for sports, want to work with a dynamic team,are high energy, and want to help the next generation learn, then theSports Instructor position is for you! This position is responsiblefor the supervision and instruction of assigned athletics programs.The Sports Instructor will develop lesson plans and evaluate andassess skill level and progress of all participants. This position mayrequire shifts ranging from morning to evening hours.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have general knowledge of assigned sport including rules and regulations.
• Will understand how the game is played including the principles,practice, and techniques used in recreational sporting events.
• Will have the ability to make proper calls on command and theability to accept criticism.
• Has the ability to handle participants, team managers and/orcoaches under difficult game situations.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective workingrelationships with fellow employees, various communityorganizations, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Sports Instructor I -$15.70 - $20.20

• Must be at least sixteen (18) years of age.
• No experience necessary. Must be able and willing to followinstructions of provided lesson plans, remain engaged withparticipants and willing to learn fundamentals of assigned sport.
• Prefer at least 1 year of experience in assigned sport areathrough athletics, teaching, coaching or competitions.

Sports Instructor II-$17.85 - $22.75

• Must be at least sixteen (18) years of age.
• Must have at least three (3) years of previous experience inassigned area of structured programming. Experience may be achievedthrough athletics, teaching, coaching and/or competing in assigned field.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position.Please note, as a team member, there may be additionalresponsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks atSouth Suburban

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employeesworking 14+ hours/week)
• Paid sick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of theenvironment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreationalservices and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west ofI-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions ofDouglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-servicerecreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, twoice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden eventcenter, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainmentcenter, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles oftrails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre SouthPlatte Park.