Pickleball Instructor - Seasonal

Company: Highlands Ranch Metro District
Location: Littleton
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Love Pickleball? Come Teach It with Us! Join our awesome team at the Highlands Ranch Metro District as a Pickleball Instructor! If you’re passionate about the game and love sharing your skills, this is the perfect gig for you. You'll get to lead fun and engaging clinics for both youth and adults, helping players level up from beginners to intermediate and advanced. Plus, you’ll have the freedom to develop lesson plans that keep the game exciting! We’re looking for energetic team players who are 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and are reliable and ready to have fun on the court. Our seasonal positions are a blast and make a real impact in keeping Highlands Ranch a top-notch place for parks and recreation. So, grab your paddle and apply today! ???? Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching youth and adults the basics to intermediate/advance skills of pickleball. Development of lesson plans Supervise and control conduct at program sites in a safe and professional manner. Attend all program dates as scheduled. Assist in the recommendation and evaluation of improvements to programs that will provide maximum enjoyment for all the participants. Provide excellent customer service. Preps fields or program area for play if necessary. Is visible and available to staff, coaches, participants, and fans to answer questions. Listens to concerns, resolves problems, and corrects inappropriate behavior. Communicate any issues to Field Supervisor and/or Recreation Coordinator. Assists with ensuring the safety of participants, maintains discipline, makes weather-based decisions, and assists with handling complaints from the public. Performs first aid as required, depending on training and certification. Complies with District and department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures. Submit any accident or reports immediately to Recreation Coordinator on District provided forms. Desired Qualifications 18 years of age or older. High School diploma or GED equivalent. Less than one year of practical experience in athletics, recreation, physical education, or related field. Practical experience in athletics, recreation, physical education, or related field. Previous experience as a pickleball instructor is preferred. Pickleball instructor certification is preferred or the ability to obtain within 90 days. Necessary Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of officiating, sports, and recreation. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, officials, coaches, volunteers, participants, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must have an in-depth knowledge of Pickleball and a desire to teach the game to all ages and abilities. Represent the District in a professional manner, exemplifying integrity and excellence always. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator. Supervision Exercised Supervises volunteers, spectators, and participants in pickleball programs they are scheduled to instruct. Tools and Equipment Used Phone/cell phone, vehicles, and various sports equipment are used in recreation programs. Work Schedule This is a seasonal, part-time position working up to 20 hours per week, March through October, weekends, and holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hand and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office with moderate noise when in the field. Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of experience, interview, and reference checks and job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Application Information Applications will be accepted for at least two weeks or until the position is filled. Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing from our career center, click "Apply" below. Pre-employment screening includes a background check.

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