Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00199

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation Center - 4557

Job classification: Certified Fitness Instructor-Part Time

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Sports & Physical Education, Sports

Summary

Durango Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic Fitness Instructors to lead engaging classes at the Durango Community Recreation Center. We’re seeking certified professionals who can create a safe, fun, and motivating environment for participants of all fitness 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.

Examples of duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Report to work at assigned time.
• Lead safe and effective classes in designated locations.
• Clean and organize aerobics area.
• Inspect the aerobics area and equipment daily.
• Set-up all required and necessary equipment in order to get program started on time.
• Ensure a safe playing/program area by inspecting facility and equipment prior to class.
• Fill out and submit as scheduled an accurate timecard for hours worked.

Qualifications

You Have:

• National certification in group fitness or specific class formats.
• CPR/AED certification and knowledge of emergency procedures.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Understand fitness and aerobics areas, sound systems, and equipment maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and basic troubleshooting.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain the physical fitness necessary to demonstrate and lead fitness classes.

Supplemental information

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

View the full Certified Fitness Instructor - Part Time job description here.