Salary: $15.50 - $28.38 Hourly
Location : Durango, CO
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 8
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation Center - 4557
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Schedule Details 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays to lead a high-intensity class. Flexibility for additional days and classes.
Description Durango Parks & Recreation is looking for an enthusiastic Fitness Instructor to meet our community's needs for high-energy workouts. We're seeking a certified instructor with
expertise in high-intensity formats like barre, power yoga, strength fusion, and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This role primarily focuses on leading our popular Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 p.m. classes, with potential opportunities to expand your schedule to include additional classes and timeslots. We're looking for someone who can create a safe, fun, and motivating environment for all participants.
- Pay Range (Certified Instructor): $20.50 - $28.38
- Pay Range (Non-Certified Instructor): $15.50 - $21.46
Essential Job DutiesWhat You'll Do in This Role: - Report to work at assigned time.
- Lead safe and effective classes in designated locations.
- Clean and organize aerobics area.
- Inspect the aerobics area and equipment daily.
- Set-up all required and necessary equipment in order to get program started on time.
- Ensure a safe playing/program area by inspecting facility and equipment prior to class.
- Fill out and submit as scheduled an accurate timecard for hours worked.
Minimum QualificationsYou Have: - National certification in group fitness or specific class formats.
- CPR/AED certification and knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of and ability to instruct high-intensity fitness formats, including barre, power yoga, strength fusion, and HIIT.
- Knowledge of aerobics area, sound systems, and equipment maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and basic troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain physical fitness necessary to demonstrate and lead high-intensity fitness classes.
Supplemental InformationWhat 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.
City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement 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.
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Do you have national certification in group fitness or specific class formats?
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Do you have CPR/AED certification and knowledge of emergency procedures?
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Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
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If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions.
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Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
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If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
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If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below.
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