Born in Mérida, Durán began his career as a fitness coach, and worked with Richard Páez for several years.
[1] On 5 August 2016, he was named manager of Primera División side Mineros de Guayana, replacing Chuy Vera.
[2] Durán subsequently rejoined Páez's staff, being a fitness coach at Deportivo Cuenca and an assistant manager back at Mineros in 2020.
He was also an assistant at Deportivo Lara during the 2021 season, before taking over as an interim as manager Leonardo González was coaching the Venezuela national team.
[4] He left on a mutual agreement the following 27 March, after just one win in five league matches,[5] and returned to Mineros on 21 April.