Assistant Racquets Professional - Tennis & Pickleball
- Denver Country Club
- Denver, CO, USA
- 03/24/2026
Job Description
Denver Country Club
The Denver Country Club is seeking an energetic, passionate, and career-minded Racquets Professional to join and strengthen our established racquets team. The department currently includes a Director of Racquet Sports, Head Racquet Sports Professional, and Junior Tennis Director, creating a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional member programming.
Target Start Date: May 15, 2026 (or sooner)
This position offers the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the racquets program while helping create energy and growth within key areas of the club. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in developing and expanding the pickleball program while also playing a significant role in the junior and women’s tennis programs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to grow within a premier private club environment while taking ownership of key program areas and continuing to develop as a racquets professional.
The position includes a balance of on-court instruction and program administration. Applicants should expect approximately 30–35 hours per week on court through lessons, clinics, programming, and events, along with 8–10 hours of weekly administrative responsibilities supporting racquets operations.
Facilities
Founded in 1887, the Denver Country Club features some of the premier racquets facilities in the region, including:
- 4 Indoor Tennis Courts
- 4 Outdoor Cushioned Tennis Courts
- 2 Har-Tru Clay Courts
- 2 Seasonal Grass Courts
- 2 Platform Tennis Courts
- Up to 8 Temporary Pickleball Courts
Compensation & Benefits
This is a competitively compensated position that includes a base salary plus a strong commission structure for lessons, clinics, and programming ($85-$95 lesson rates, 70%-75% commissions).
Full-time Denver Country Club employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Holiday bonus
- Employee meals
- Additional club benefits and professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and growth of the club’s pickleball programming
- Assist with and support junior tennis development programs
- Play a key role in the women’s tennis program, including clinics, leagues, and events
- Provide private and group instruction for members of all ages and skill levels
- Assist with racquets events, tournaments, and member programming
- Support daily racquets operations including scheduling, communications, and program administration
- Contribute to a positive and engaging racquets culture for members and staff
Physical Requirements
These requirements focus on functional abilities relevant to competitive tennis, without assuming a specific body type, physical condition, or disability status. Athletes may meet these demands through individualized techniques, adaptive equipment, or training approaches.
- Use of upper body and legs and core for repetitive serves, strokes and movement
- Ability to rotate and pivot according to demands of the game.
- Ability to be on one’s feet and have good speed and agility
- Requires high aerobic and anaerobic capacity to sustain long matches and bursts of intensity.
- Good coordination and Motor control- Precise timing, balance and body control. Smooth integration of footwork and stroke mechanics
- Have full range of motion for serves and wide shots
- Ability to handle heavy training loads and quick turnaround between matches
Qualifications
- Experience coaching tennis and pickleball required
- Platform tennis experience preferred, or willingness to learn, play, and teach the sport
- Strong communication and member-service skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about growing racquets programming
- RSPA certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Application Information
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to:
Matt Helm
Director of Racquet Sports
mhelm@denvercc.net
The Denver Country Club is one of the oldest country clubs in the United States, and the oldest west of the Mississippi.
Founded in 1887, the Club originally centered around horse racing but soon expanded to tennis, polo, golf and other activities. Our members include many leaders in the business, civic and philanthropic communities. The Club is a member-owned, and membership is by invitation.
Through its over 139 years of existence the Club is always evolving to stay with the times while holding true to the traditions that have made the DCC what it is today. Current facilities include an 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, outdoor platform tennis courts, grass tennis courts, a multi-dimensional Olympic-size swimming pool, a croquet and lawn bowling pitch, skate house and skating rink, fitness facility and, dining and banquet facilities.
Tennis has a long and distinguished history at the Denver Country Club as members becoming avid players starting back in the 1880s. Fifteen men and women ranked number one in the world have competed in tennis tournaments held at The Denver Country Club. One Club member, Gardnar Mulloy, was a Wimbledon doubles champion. Today members enjoy playing on twelve courts which includes two grass courts, two clay courts, and four all-weather composition courts, as well as four courts in the indoor facility. Cherished Denver Country Club tennis traditions include the Mitchell Cup for mixed doubles and the coveted Jackalope trophy for men. The DCC has active USTA, CTA and Tencap adult leagues as well as junior tennis programs for both boys and girls.
In the fall of 2014, two new platform tennis courts were added to the Winter Sports Plaza and ice rink. The fast-growing sport of pickleball became available to play the following spring.