Pickleball Instructor-Adult & Youth

Salary

$19.86 Hourly Location

City of Thornton; Community Center, CO Job Type

Seasonal Part-Time Job Number

26034 Department

Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs Division

Recreation and Golf Temporary Opening Date

01/28/2026 Closing Date

Continuous FLSA

Non-Exempt WORK HOURS

HOURS VARY PROBATION

None, not career service STATUS 2

FLSA NON-EXEMPT BENEFITS

NO BENEFITS Under general supervision, instructs pickleball sport classes and lessons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Prepares, implements, and evaluates group and private Pickleball sport lesson plans.

Teaches Pickleball sport skills to participants of various levels.

Instructs Pickleball sport classes.

Reserves courts for group and private lessons.

Coordinates dates and times for private lesson instruction.

Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.

Communicates and enforces facility and class policies and procedures.

Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor.

Reports parental/participant issues and concerns to supervisor.

Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.

Monitors participant attendance against rosters to ensure that all payments are received.

Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.

Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience

Requires one season or six months of Pickleball sport experience as a participant or instructor (lesson or team).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge of basic pickleball instruction or coaching pickleball lessons to participants of all abilities.

Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities.

Skill in demonstrating basic techniques of the sport.

Skill in conducting racquet lessons to participants of all abilities.

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Ability to effectively lead and coordinate classes or lessons.

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate racquet skills.

Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.

Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with the public.

Ability to promote and provide quality classes or lessons.

Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, repeatedly twist the upper body, and make repetitive motions.

This position is considered light work which is exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity and is subject to outside environmental conditions.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions.

TESTING PROCEDURES Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool.

Completeness and accuracy are important!

Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record.

A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package.

Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position.

Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy Flexible Spending Plan Post Employment Health Plan Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plans Short & Long-term Disability Plans Paid Holidays Vacation & Sick Leave Multilingual Incentive Pay Recreation Pass Wellness Program In-House Training Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program 01 Do you have a current CPR and/or First Aid certification?

Check all that apply.

CPR First Aid Neither 02 Please select your current age range

Under 16 years of age 16 - 17 years of age 18 years of age or older 03 How much pickleball experience do you possess as a participant or instructor (lesson or team)?

None 1 season or 6 months 2 seasons or 1 year More than 2 seasons or 1 year 04 Please describe your pickleball experience as a participant or instructor (lesson or team).

If none, enter "N/A".

Required Question