Skating Instructor

Description Help young skaters build their skills on the ice as a Skating Instructor with City of Durango Parks and Recreation. You’ll teach beginner skaters ages 4–15 foundational skating skills through fun, age-appropriate lessons designed to help participants progress from one skill level to the next. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with children, has strong skating skills, and can create a safe and encouraging environment for young skaters learning on the ice.

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.

Essential Job Duties What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Lead Learn to Skate lessons for beginner skaters ages 4–15
• Teach foundational skating skills using age- and skill-appropriate activities and instruction
• Help skaters build confidence and progress through the program’s different skill levels
• Plan and organize engaging lessons that support participant learning and development
• Maintain a safe learning environment and monitor ice conditions and participant safety
• Communicate clear expectations and instructions to participants and parents
• Work cooperatively with other instructors and Parks and Recreation staff
• Participate in preseason orientation, staff meetings, and in-service training
• Arrive on time and prepared for assigned lessons
• Care for program equipment, supplies, records, and facilities
• Follow department policies and procedures and represent the City of Durango professionally

Minimum Qualifications You Have:

• Knowledge of ice skating and the fundamentals of skating instruction
• Experience working with children in an educational or recreational environment is preferred
• Ability to obtain CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid certifications
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Can confidently demonstrate and teach foundational skating skills to beginner skaters
• Create fun, age-appropriate lessons that keep young skaters engaged and learning
• Communicate clearly and patiently with children and parents
• Stay attentive to participant safety and individual needs while working on the ice

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 Program Instructor-Learn to Skate-Part Time job description here. 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.

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