Climbing Wall Staff

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

5h • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Climbing Wall Staff to join
our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and
well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable
organization committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Climbing Wall Staff, you will instruct class participants in climbing wall
classes and activities. If hired for this position, you will prepare lesson
plans with a natural progression while enforcing all safety rules and
regulations at the climbing wall, while creating a fun and exciting environment.

Position Summary

Climbing Wall Staff will instruct class participants in climbing wall classes
and activities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that
focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
• You have knowledge and skills in rock climbing and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• Willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in rock climbing and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• You are belay certified (preferred).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Belay certified.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the participant.
• Lead and assist participants in skill development and activities.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations at the climbing wall, while creating a fun and exciting environment.
• Lead and assist participants in skill development and activities appropriate for each age group.
• Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to implement our core values.
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
• Work alongside volunteers to assist with programming.
• Responsible for instruction of climbing skills and progression.
• Finish each class with a fun group activity. Incorporate and discuss the YMCA values and mission statement in the teaching of climbing wall classes.
• Show excitement through voice, actions, and posture.
• Keep accurate records of each class participant's progress reports.
• Track class attendance.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participant's performance.
• Responsible for class participant's supervision and safety.
• Provide safety briefings to parents and participants.
• Provide touch cards and in person communication to parents advertising upcoming events and need for class support.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

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