Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00039

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Gymnastics - 4532

Job classification: Specialty Instructor-Gymnastics-Part Time

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Athletics & Fitness, Sports

Summary

As a Gymnastics Specialty Instructor, you’ll lead structured gymnastics classes in a safe and supportive environment. From preparing equipment to guiding participants through technical skill development, you’ll keep the program space organized and ready for every session. By sharing your gymnastics expertise, you’ll help students build strength, coordination, and confidence.

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:

• Lead gymnastics classes that teach proper skills and techniques in a structured and supportive setting.
• Set up equipment before class and return equipment to storage after each session.
• Check the program area and equipment before class to help maintain a safe space for participants.
• Keep equipment and class spaces clean and organized.
• Record and submit accurate timecards for hours worked.

Qualifications

You Have:

• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
• At least five (5) years of experience instructing gymnastics or a related specialty program.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Communicate clearly with participants, families, and recreation staff.
• Demonstrate and teach gymnastics skills in a way that is safe and easy for participants to follow.
• Stay organized and prepared so classes start on time and run smoothly.
• Create a welcoming environment that encourages participation and skill development.

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

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