Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor (Summer Camps)

Westside Recreation Centre • Calgary, AB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Westside Recreation Centre is seeking a Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor for their Summer Camps. This role involves providing quality leadership for climbing wall programs, including instruction and belaying during open time. Additional responsibilities may include volunteer supervision, program planning, administration, promotions, and risk management.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead small groups
• Good customer service skills
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Current CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum 6 months of indoor or outdoor climbing experience

Nice To Haves

• High 5 certification
• CGI (Climbing Gym Instructor) Level 1 ACMG certification, or active CWI (Climbing Wall Instructor) Levels 1&2 CWA certification, or actively working towards getting certified

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee summer camp programs and drop-in participants in the climbing wall
• Provide supervision for uncertified instructors and volunteers
• Provide new guests and members with Climbing Wall Orientation
• Provide belay tests to those participants with previous climbing experience
• Provide excellent customer service and climbing wall information to our customers
• Belay during open climbing hours
• Belay during birthday parties and rentals
• Instruct climbing wall programs for children, youth, and adults
• Ensure the safety of all participants
• Assist with route setting
• Lead crafts, games, and sports for summer camp participants
• Take daily attendance of program participants
• Lesson plan based on course requirements
• Attend any staff meetings/additional training
• Maintain written record/reports as necessary
• Answer any public inquiries and/or complaints
• Administrative duties as required
• Complete Incident Report Forms as required
• Assist in weekly safety and inventory checks
• Ensure waiver forms have been signed by a parent or legal guardian
• Follow all general facility rules related to general behavior, demeanor, use and care of facility areas, and criminal activity
• Maintain equipment

What This Job Offers

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