With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and this posting may close at any time. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $19.80/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
Work occurs on-site at various program locations around Denver. Instructors typically gather gear at our warehouse (4601 W. 46th Ave.) and then travel to bike trails, skate parks, or our climbing wall at the Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E. Colfax Ave). Staff may also support operations at the new Ruby Hill Outdoor Adventure Hub opening later this year.
Programs run weekdays and weekends, and schedules may be routine or variable.
#SeeYourself: Coaching confidence on wheels, walls, and trails! Turn outdoor passion into purpose with Denver Parks and Recreation.
Denver Parks and Recreation’s Alternative Sports Team is preparing for our best season yet! We provide a variety of programs that include beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction of the following:
Instructors help participants build skills, confidence, and enjoyment in these sports. Group sizes range from 8–10 for open enrollment programs and 10+ for school groups and events. We provide comprehensive training to ensure instructors feel confident in both familiar and unfamiliar sports.
Key responsibilities include:
Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded alternative sports enthusiast with extensive personal and/or professional experience in areas such as biking, skateboarding, rock climbing, skateboarding, roller skating, and more.
Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:
Any of the following certifications are preferred at the time of application, but not required:
Job Profile
CR2583 Recreation InstructorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$19.29 - $26.43Target Pay
$19.80/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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