Climbing Wall Attendant (PT)

City of Monticello • Monticello, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Monticello is accepting applications for part-time climbing wall attendants at the Monticello Community Center. The attendant performs semi-skilled work helping guests and members use the climbing wall safely and performs other duties as assigned. The position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager, with general oversight from other management staff and possible direction from the Facility Lead. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Employees receive a free single or discounted family membership to the facility. Employees who work at least 20 hours per two-week period are eligible for premium pay of $1–$3 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Working knowledge of climbing wall policies and procedures, climbing techniques, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of climbing wall safety, including required safety checks.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and promote safe climbing practices.
• Ability to meet customer needs with a positive attitude while complying with community center policies.
• Ability to use good judgment to ensure a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.
• Ability to perform daily safety checks.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, climb, crawl, and kneel, sometimes for long periods.
• Ability to frequently reach with both hands and arms and use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to climb up and down a 38-foot climbing wall.
• Ability to perform strenuous belaying work for individuals of varying sizes, requiring back and arm strength.

Responsibilities

• Assist climbers with belaying or using auto-belay equipment and instruct them in appropriate use and common climbing techniques.
• Help climbers fit equipment and climb down when needed.
• Perform daily safety checks of climbing equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Report rope or hydraulic problems to the facilities attendant on duty and patron injuries to a supervisor; complete required incident reports.
• Monitor climbing wall patrons to maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere and ensure the wall and equipment are ready for programs.
• Keep the area around the climbing wall clean and organized.
• Clean, maintain, and store necessary equipment.
• Provide courteous service while following community center policies and safe practices.
• Ensure handholds are secure.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Free single or discounted family membership to the facility for community center employees.
• Employees working 20 or more hours per two-week period are eligible for premium pay of $1–$3 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed