Head Daycare Leader

Salary: $18.25 Hourly
Location : Durango, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Gametime - 4523
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Schedule Details:: Part-time and seasonal opportunities with flexible scheduling. Must be willing to work between the hours of 7:30 a.m.

- 6:15 p.m.

Description
Step into a leadership role in our Gametime after school program as a Head Daycare Leader, where you'll guide a team of three to five Gametime Program Leaders, support daily operations, and help create a consistent, welcoming environment for 25-30 children.

We offer flexible scheduling and are hiring for both seasonal and part-time positions and are looking for leaders willing to work between 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

• Seasonal (six months):
  Runs from spring to fall, scheduled Monday-Friday with up to 40 hours per week
• Part-Time (year-round):
  Flexible schedule, up to 20-27 hours per week

About the Gametime Program:
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 Philosophy:
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.

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:

• Attend pre-season staff/director meetings and all required training sessions
• Assist the Program Supervisor with registration and program paperwork
• Maintain organized and up-to-date program files (emergency information, parent packets, incident and discipline reports, staff information, etc.)
• Assist with hiring and separation of staff
• Oversee Leader performance and ensure clear understanding of rules and expectations
• Ensure Leaders follow all policies and procedures related to first aid, discipline, transportation, and conduct
• Develop and manage staff schedules
• Arrange substitute coverage when Leaders are absent
• Schedule and facilitate staff meetings
• Help obtain and maintain supplies for program sites
• Ensure the assigned site remains clean, organized, and compliant with state regulations for school-age…