Gametime Program Leader

We’re seeking dedicated Gametime Program Leaders I and II to lead our youth recreational programs. In this role, you'll directly supervise a group of children, ensuring their safety and well-being, with after school program hours running Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.

Positions are available at two levels, depending on age, experience, and qualifications:

The purpose of the Durango Parks and Recreation Gametime Program is to provide children the opportunity to form new relationships and try new things while participating in various activities in a well-supervised, safe, and supportive environment.

Our main objective is to provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for the children, while allowing parents to feel comfortable knowing that their children will be cared for in a professional and positive way. We believe that each child is unique and will bring their own personalities and interests to the program. The goal of each leader is to coordinate group dynamics so that each child feels comfortable participating to the best of their abilities.

We follow each week’s schedule of activities and allow children ample time to explore, imagine and create their own fun, while meeting new friends and practicing appropriate socialization skills.

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.

• Attend all training sessions
• Implement activities for assigned group of children
• Provide a well‑rounded daily program for children
• Provide a safe and fun environment for children
• Train and supervise the Gametime Aide assigned to each respective group
• Report to work on time, and leave work only after all children are checked out
• Report and discuss any…