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

Do you have a current CPR and/or First Aid certification? Check all that apply. CPRFirst AidNeither

Please select your current age range: Under 16 years of age16 - 17 years of age18 years of age or older

How much pickleball experience do you possess as a participant or instructor (lesson or team)? None1 season or 6 months2 seasons or 1 yearMore than 2 seasons or 1 year

Please describe your pickleball experience as a participant or instructor (lesson or team). If none, enter "N/A".

Required Question

Skills:

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Background Investigation, CPR Certification, City Administration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Compensation and Benefits, Credit Analysis, Credit Reports, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Emergency Response, First Aid, Health Plan, Human Resources, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Multilingual, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Psychology, Recreation, Regulations, Training/Teaching

About the Company:

City of Thornton

Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and environmental issues. The Denver metropolitan area in which Thornton is located consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the United States. The community's location, 10 miles north of downtown Denver and adjacent to Interstate 25, provides high visibility for business while still allowing easy access to various transportation routes.

The city's location also provides an excellent environment for cultural, recreational, and outdoor enthusiasts. Thornton offers easy access to the 28 major resort areas found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, which offers skiing, hiking, rafting, and camping, as well as beautiful and breathtaking scenic wonders... most are well within a two hour drive. Cultural activities, including numerous museums, gardens, the opera and symphony, are readily available in Denver and other nearby communities such as Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Arvada. Professional sports teams, including the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and the Denver Nuggets offer activities for the sports enthusiast.

Industry:

Government and Military

Founded:

1952

Website:

https://www.cityofthornton.net/Pages/default.aspx

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