About the Department
Help young athletes build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. The City of Durango Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a part-time Youth Lacrosse Coach to lead practices, teach fundamentals, and create a positive team environment. This role focuses on sportsmanship, equal participation, and fun while helping players develop their lacrosse skills. Coaches work closely with recreation staff, communicate with families, and help provide a safe, supportive experience for all participants.
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.
Position Duties
What You’ll Do in This Role:
- Lead youth lacrosse practices and activities in a safe, positive, and supportive environment
- Teach basic skills, rules, and fundamentals appropriate to participants’ ages and abilities
- Emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, equal playing time, and fun
- Communicate practice schedules, expectations, and program information with parents and participants
- Work with recreation staff to support program operations, equipment care, and scheduling
Minimum Qualifications
You Have:
- Possession of or the ability to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
- Experience working with youth in a sport, recreational, or educational setting
- Knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, rules, and basic coaching techniques
You Will Succeed in This Role If You:
- Enjoy working with children and creating a fun, inclusive team environment.
- Communicate clearly and positively with participants, parents, and staff.
- Model good sportsmanship and leadership.
- Can maintain a safe environment and respond appropriately to changing conditions.
Other Qualifications
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