Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00197

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Recreation Center - 4557

Job classification: Climbing Wall Attendant-Part Time

Posting type: Open

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

Summary

Join the City of Durango as a part-time Climbing Wall Attendant at the Durango Community Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, staying active, and being part of a supportive team. You’ll play an important role in daily operations—monitoring safety, assisting participants, and helping the recreation center run smoothly. Whether you're an experienced climber or looking to build your skills, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic recreation environment.

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:

• Prepare the climbing wall for daily use, including setting up and organizing equipment
• Inspect climbing equipment and the wall area to ensure a safe environment for all users
• Monitor the climbing wall to promote safe use and appropriate behavior
• Belay climbers and provide support to participants of varying skill levels
• Respond to incidents and complete required reports accurately and promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized climbing area, including end-of-day cleanup
• Communicate clearly with participants, staff, and visitors
• Track and submit accurate time worked
• Support general recreation center operations, assisting in other areas as needed

Qualifications

You Have:

• Climbing Wall Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Basic knowledge of climbing wall operations and safety practices (preferred)
• Experience with climbing or indoor climbing walls (preferred)

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Prioritize safety and stay attentive in an active environment
• Communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of participants
• Build positive, respectful relationships with coworkers and the public
• Stay organized and follow through on tasks and responsibilities
• Are comfortable staying active, including standing, moving, and assisting participants throughout your shift

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

To view the full Climbing Wall Attendant-Part Time job description, click here.