Water Aerobics Instructor

Overview

We are looking for an engaging, safety-minded instructor to lead our water aerobics classes at the Durango Community Recreation Center. If you have a passion for fitness and a knack for motivating others in a fun, low-impact environment, we want you on our Parks & Recreation team!

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.

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging group water aerobics classes for community members.
• Maintain a safe, fun, and secure environment by monitoring participants and providing exercise modifications for various fitness levels and abilities.
• Inspect the aerobics area and equipment daily; operate the wireless sound system and ensure the pool area remains clean and orderly.
• Act as a point of contact for aquatic staff and participants, providing quality customer service and directions as needed.
• Uphold Durango’s mission and values in all daily interactions, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for our diverse community.

You Have:

• Group Fitness Certification or Aquatics Fitness Certification.
• CPR/AED certification.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Have prior experience teaching water aerobics or similar group fitness classes (preferred).
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of community members.
• Are dependable and take pride in maintaining a clean, professional, and safe environment.
• Enjoy fostering effective working relationships and motivating others to reach their wellness goals.

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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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 of 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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