About Our Job

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 $19.29 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 & Recreation is looking for tennis enthusiasts who are passionate about grassroots tennis to join the team. Instruction is based on group tennis lessons focused on providing the highest quality of service for the residents of the City & County of Denver. Utilizing a variety of tennis courts and recreation centers throughout the metro Denver area, offering thousands of participants the experience of a lifetime!

Find more information about our full lineup of seasonal sports at http://www.denveryouthsports.org/

Tennis Assistants:

• Help facilitate tennis programs and activities at courts throughout Denver for spring, summer and fall
• Assistant in youth tennis lessons, coaching a junior tennis team and other types of events
• Individuals will participate in youth tennis instruction such as in skills clinics, camps and/or other types of tennis activities
• Participate in additional opportunities such as helping at tournaments and supporting pickleball programs
• Motivate participants through encouragement and positive language
• Assist with program set up and breakdown as well as additional equipment maintenance tasks

Tennis Assistants 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.

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
• Three (3) to six (6) months of experience instructing tennis preferred
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Flexible schedule and punctuality
• 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: None
• Experience: None
• Licensures/Certification(s): Must be at least 14 years of age at time of application. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Equivalency: None

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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