Mountain Bike Program Instructor

About the role

The City of Durango is seeking a Mountain Bike Program Instructor to lead group rides and teach fundamental skills to youth in the community. This is a part-time position where your "office" is the Durango trail system.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead mountain bike programs, activities, and skill-building sessions for participants
• Create lesson plans and request supplies to support engaging and well-organized programming
• Teach proper riding techniques, safety practices, and trail awareness appropriate to participant skill levels
• Ensure a safe environment by assessing trails, equipment, and conditions before and during programs
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere by modeling sportsmanship and encouraging participation
• Communicate program details, expectations, and updates with participants and parents as needed
• Work collaboratively with staff to deliver high-quality recreation programs
• Attend trainings, meetings, and in-service sessions to stay prepared and informed
• Maintain and care for program equipment, supplies, and facilities

Requirements

• Experience working with youth or participants in a recreational, educational, or coaching setting
• Knowledge of mountain biking fundamentals, safety practices, and skill progression
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

• Experience working with youth or participants in a recreational, educational, or coaching setting
• Knowledge of mountain biking fundamentals, safety practices, and skill progression
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Experience working with youth or participants in a recreational, educational, or coaching setting
• Knowledge of mountain biking fundamentals, safety practices, and skill progression
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.

Additional Information

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with a focus on the Trail to Excellence (T2E), which aims to continuously improve services and reach the 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.

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.

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