- Salary
- $35k - $80k
- Location
- Apex, Colorado, United States
- Job type
- Part-time
About the role
About the Department
Teach advanced techniques, strategies, drills, and match play concepts appropriate to the specialty program and participant skill level.
- Modify instruction to meet individual needs, including age, ability, experience level, and physical considerations.
- Create structured lesson plans and program progressions aligned with specialty program goals and outcomes.
- Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing all safety rules, policies, and proper equipment use.
- Demonstrate correct tennis techniques, fitness movements, and drills relevant to specialty programming.
- Provide detailed feedback and performance coaching to support participant development and engagement.
- Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and recreation staff regarding program expectations, progress, and schedules.
- Assist with participant evaluations, attendance tracking, and basic program documentation as required.
- Set up, maintain, and properly store courts, equipment, and supplies before and after programs.
Position Duties
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Advanced knowledge of tennis techniques, rules, drills, and instructional methods related to assigned specialty area.
- Experience teaching or coaching specialty tennis programs.
- Ability to instruct and motivate participants with diverse abilities and skill levels.
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced tennis skills and physical movements safely and effectively.
- Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures and emergency protocols.
- Dependable, organized, and able to independently manage specialty programs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and seasonal programming.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain prior to program start.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous tennis instruction, coaching certification, competitive playing experience, or specialty program experience strongly preferred.
- Specialty certifications (e.g., PTR, USPTA, USTA, Cardio Tennis, or adaptive training) preferred but not required.
Other Qualifications
- Work may take place in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions including sun, heat, cold, snow, and humidity.
- Noise levels range from moderate to loud, often due to active children, group interactions, or busy transportation settings.
Physical Activity(s):- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Duties may require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, bending, or stooping for extended periods of time.
About Apex Park and Recreation District
Provides public park and community recreation services and facilities.
This page is fully interactive when JavaScript is enabled. Please enable JavaScript to apply or browse related roles.