Position Overview
Season Dates: August 19 – October 20, 2026
Stipend Range: $3,300 – $4,500 (commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Why Coach at Graland? Maximize your afternoon hours before your evening clinic peak times! Graland Country Day School is looking for a passionate Tennis Pro or Coach to co-lead our Middle School tennis program. Based out of the premier Gates Tennis Center, you’ll work with a motivated group of 24 students (split into focused groups of 12 per practice/match) to develop their skills, etiquette, and love for the sport.
Primary Responsibilities
- On-Court Instruction: Deliver high-energy, engaging practices focusing on stroke mechanics, match strategy, and tennis etiquette.
- Match-Day Leadership: Coach players through approximately seven competitive matches, teaching them how to compete with grace and integrity.
- Logistics & Safety: Help with transportation of students as needed, driving Graland’s 14-passenger school bus.
Qualifications
- Solid experience in tennis instruction (USPTA/PTR certification preferred). Excitement for breaking down the game in a way that Middle School students can understand.
- Serve as a role model for students emphasizing sportsmanship and court etiquette, as well as developing technique.
- Be a dependable leader, ready to bring expertise to practice and matches, and being a pillar of support for the team.
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence,
build strong character,
enrich learning through the arts and athletics,
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(06/10/2026)
