Assistant Team Tennis Coach Salary $16.76 Hourly
Location: City of Thornton; Community Center, CO Job Type: Seasonal Part-Time Job Number: 26029 Department: Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs Division: Recreation and Golf Temporary Opening Date: 01/28/2026 Closing Date: 2/12/2026 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt WORK HOURS: HOURS VARY PROBATION: NONE, NOT CAREER SERVICE STATUS: 2 FLSA NON-EXEMPT BENEFITS: NO BENEFITS
Description Benefits Questions
Under general supervision, assists the Youth Coach with the planning, organization, and supervision of the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) tennis team programs for participants 5-18 years of age. This is the entry-level class in the Assistant Youth Coach/Youth Coach series. Incumbents entering this class have limited related work experience. The Assistant Youth Coach is flexibly linked to the Youth Coach.
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.
• Assists with designing and implementing practices, workouts, and training. • Assists with setting up and taking down equipment. • Assists with instructing tennis skills to participants of various levels. • Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. • Identifies and reports any hazards. • Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems. • Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor. • Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor. • Attends trainings and meetings as required. • Complies with city and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures. • May act in Youth Coachs absence. • May be required to work weekends and holidays. • Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Requires one season of competitive tennis experience or participation. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificates or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire. May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the City of Thornton and the department. Knowledge of the sport of tennis. Knowledge of coaching tennis to participants of all abilities. Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities. Skill in instructing and demonstrating tennis skills to participants of all abilities. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public. 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 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 sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, crawl, repeatedly twist the upper body, talk, hear, see, and demonstrate manual dexterity, and is regularly required to stand and walk around for up to eight hours per day. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee may be exposed to various environmental weather conditions, including being in the sun and heat for up to eight hours per day, several days each week. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
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 2025 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 • Retiree Health Savings Plan • Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans • Short & Long-term Disability Plans • Paid Holidays • Vacation & Sick Leave • Multilingual Incentive Pay • Recreation Pass • Wellness Program - Learn more here • In-House Training Opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program
Please select your current age range: • Under 16 years of age • 16 - 17 years old • 18 - years old or older
How much tennis 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
Please describe your tennis experience as a participant or instructor (lesson or team). If none, enter "N/A".
Do you have a current CPR and/or First Aid certification? Check all that apply. • CPR • First Aid • Neither Required
Employer: City of Thornton Department: Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs Address: 8651 Colorado Blvd Thornton, Colorado, 80229
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.