Pickleball Instructor
Pickleball Instructor
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Job Description
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 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. This posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Location
In this position you can expect to work onsite at various tennis facilities and recreation centers around the City and County of Denver. Pickleball programs are offered at the following facilities: Aztlan Cook Park Eisenhower Harvard Gulch La Familia Martin Luther King Jr. Montclair and Washington Park Recreation Centers.
What We Offer
The pay for this position is set at $19.80 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
This is an oncall position which means it is a parttime hourly role. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Although these positions are flexible they are yearround and instructors will typically work at least 6 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. Core hours for programming typically occur Monday through Friday between 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. depending on facility and season.
About Us and What Youll Do
Join the team where you can turn your passion for sports into a rewarding job! Enjoy being part of Denvers vibrant sports community and Colorados largest adult sports organization while working in the same dynamic spaces where the games you love take place. Part of the City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreation CityWide Sports offers a variety of adult sports programs across a large network of sports fields and recreation centers throughout the metro Denver area. With over 175 diverse leagues available including coed mens and womens options for sports including softball basketball volleyball pickleball and kickball theres something for everyone. Visit our webpage for more information on our wide variety of programs and sports leagues.
CityWide Sports is looking for pickleball enthusiasts who are passionate about playing and growing the game of pickleball. Ranging from beginner level to competitive play instruction is primarily done through group lessons focused on providing fundamentalbased training while creating a fun and challenging atmosphere. Join our dedicated team of pickleball instructors and enrich the lives of participants through safe and enjoyable instruction!
As a Pickleball Instructor with CityWide Sports you will:
Plan and facilitate programs and activities at courts throughout Denver for spring summer and fall
Motivate participants through positive language and encouragement of good sportsmanship
Program adult and youth group lessons
Participate in additional instruction opportunities such as overseeing tournaments and other special events
Commit to participant safety and be willing to enforce program rules and department policies as appropriate
What Youll Bring
Were looking for individuals who are enthusiastic reliable and passionate about sports. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment demonstrates strong communication and decisionmaking skills and is committed to creating an enjoyable experience for all participants. Our Instructors are always professional reliable and ensure that programs run smoothly for a safe fun experience for all participants. We value a willingness to learn and a positive attitude above all.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience in playing pickleball at an intermediate competitive level or higher
Experience in instructing pickleball and/or tennis
An enthusiasm to work with a diverse group of participants with varying levels of ability
Availability during weeknights and weekends
Punctuality and proactive communication ahead of all scheduled shifts
Willingness to work multiple sites and regions
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: One 1 year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licensure/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CR2583 Recreation InstructorTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 $25.77Starting Pay
$19.80/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationThe 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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Employment Type
Part-Time
