Gymnastics Coach I

Gymnastics Coach

As a Gymnastics Coach, you will be responsible for organizing and instructing age-appropriate gymnastics activities, creating a positive and engaging environment for participants, and supporting gymnastics program operations through lesson planning, communication, and equipment care. You will work closely with other staff to deliver fun, safe, and well-organized programs while modeling good sportsmanship and following department philosophies and policies.

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.

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:

• Plan, organize, and lead gymnastics classes and instructional activities for Parks and Recreation programs.
• Participate in pre-season staff orientation and required training.
• Arrive prepared and on time for assigned shifts, practices, classes, or activities.
• Develop and submit age-appropriate lesson plans and supply requests to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Teach proper gymnastics techniques and fundamentals appropriate to participant age and skill level.
• Organize and lead enrichment activities and other recreational programming as assigned.
• Emphasize and model good sportsmanship, positive behavior, and respectful participation.
• Follow the Durango Parks and Recreation program philosophy, including having fun, equal participation, teaching sportsmanship, and teaching proper fundamentals.
• Ensure participant safety by inspecting playing surfaces and equipment and adjusting activities based on conditions, skill levels, or weather.
• Communicate program information to parents and guardians, including schedules, locations, expectations, and required equipment.
• Clearly communicate program expectations to participants and families.
• Assist the Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor with scheduling classes, practices, or program activities.
• Care for program equipment, supplies, records, and facilities.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training as required.
• Follow all department policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Possession of a valid Colorado driver's license, where applicable.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Have experience working with children in educational or recreational programs.
• Understand child development, age-appropriate instruction, and reasonable discipline.
• Have knowledge of gymnastics or the recreational activity you are coaching or leading.
• Can develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with participants, families, and coworkers.

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

Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household. Visit our benefits page for more information.