Youth Sports Tennis Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

457b retirement plan

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking tennis instructors to manage adult and youth programs across multiple recreation centers. The role focuses on group lessons, coaching youth teams, and running clinics while delivering high-quality customer service.

Core hours are typically 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. on weekdays, with summer shifts earlier. Candidates should have high school graduation and CPR/First Aid certification, with additional optional duties in tournaments and pickleball programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires certification in CPR/First Aid within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate tennis programs and activities at courts throughout Denver for spring, summer, and fall
• Program group adult and youth tennis lessons, coaching a junior tennis team and other types of events
• Coordinate and instruct youth in skills clinics, camps, and other tennis activities
• Participate in additional instruction opportunities, such as overseeing tournaments and leading pickleball programs
• Motivate participants through positive language and encouragement of good sportsmanship
• Commit to participant safety and willingness to enforce program rules

Skills

Tennis experience

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work at least 10 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The starting pay for this position is set at $19.80 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‑call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Although these positions are flexible, they are year‑round, and instructors will typically work 20‑30 hours per week. Core hours for programming typically occur Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. During the summer months (mid-June to mid-August), core hours for programming shift earlier and are typically 11:00 a.m -5:00 p.m. Typical program hours align with local DPS school schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Tennis Facilities in multiple recreation centers around the City and County of Denver.

What You’ll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation is looking to hire tennis instructors to manage adult and youth programs and lessons within the tennis program while ensuring quality customer service. We utilize a variety of tennis courts and recreation centers throughout the metro Denver area, offering thousands of participants the experience of a lifetime! Our Instructors are an important part of providing high‑quality service to both teams and individuals of a wide range of skill levels.

We are looking for tennis enthusiasts who are passionate about playing and growing the game of tennis and pickleball ranging from grassroots level to competitive. Instruction is primarily based on group tennis lessons focused on providing fundamental based training while creating a fun and challenging atmosphere. Join our dedicated team of tennis professionals and enrich the lives of youth and adult citizens through safe and enjoyable tennis instruction! Find more information about our full lineup of seasonal sports at http://www.denveryouthsports.org/ .

Tennis programs are offered at the following parks: Bear Valley, Berkeley, Bible, City, Eisenhower, Greenway, Huston, Lindsley, Lowry, Northfield Athletic Complex, Observatory, and Washington Park.

• Plan and facilitate tennis programs and activities at courts throughout Denver for spring, summer, and fall
• Program group adult and youth tennis lessons, coaching a junior tennis team and other types of events
• Coordinate and instruct youth in skills clinics, camps, and other tennis activities
• Participate in additional instruction opportunities, such as overseeing tournaments and leading pickleball programs
• Motivate participants through positive language and encouragement of good sportsmanship
• Commit to participant safety and willingness to enforce program rules

Tennis Instructors begin the season with a Coaches Workshop that provides our coaches with expanded information on tennis instruction and prepares Tennis Professionals for individual and group lesson planning, as well as season expectations. Programs run from the now through the Fall with weekly programs running 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., leagues running 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and additional weekend programming running Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The bulk of our programming occurs in the summer (June – August).

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience in playing tennis at an intermediate competitive level or higher
• Experience in instructing tennis
• Current CPR/First Aid Certifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires certification in CPR/First Aid within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CR2583 Recreation Instructor

Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$19.29 - $26.43

Target Pay

$19.80/hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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The City and County of Denver is a diverse and inclusive employer dedicated to purposeful service, offering competitive pay and growth opportunities to over 11,000 team members.

Government Administration

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Government agency Founded 1859