Tennis Instructor

Help Durango ace their tennis game! As a Tennis Program Instructor, you’ll guide players through drills, games, and lessons designed to build fundamentals and keep participants engaged. You’ll organize sessions, communicate with families, and help create a program that is welcoming, consistent, and easy to navigate for all skill levels.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role: 

• Organize and lead tennis lessons, drills, and matches for both youth and adult participants
• Instruct players on proper tennis techniques, footwork, and sportsmanship according to the Durango Parks and Recreation philosophy
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and submit supply requests for tennis equipment to the Recreation Supervisor
• Verify that all courts are free of hazards and monitor weather conditions to keep participants safe during play
• Clearly explain program expectations and provide parents and participants with necessary schedule and equipment information
• Manage tennis equipment and supplies to make sure the courts and gear are properly maintained
• Participate in pre-season orientation and attend all required staff meetings and training sessions

You Have:

• Knowledge of tennis rules and gameplay
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Have prior experience playing or coaching tennis and understand the specific rules and techniques of the sport
• Create a welcoming environment and communicate clearly with players, parents, and coworkers
• Can maintain the physical condition required for tennis instruction, including standing, reaching, and moving on the court for up to 60 minutes at a time
• Arrive on time, dress professionally in staff attire, and follow all department policies and procedures

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

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