Gymnastics Specialty Instructor

City of Durango; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pass to Recreation Center

Free Transit pass

Wellness Challenge participation

Job summary

City of Durango seeks a Gymnastics Specialty Instructor to lead structured classes, prepare equipment, and guide participants in skill development while maintaining a safe, organized space for every session.

You will contribute to a welcoming environment, ensuring classes start on time and align with the city's safety standards and program goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

First Aid

CPR/AED

Gymnastics instruction

Job description

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.

Your work will 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.

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.

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.

What We Can Offer You

• 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