Program Leader - Climbing Wall

Willamalane Park and Recreation District • Springfield, OR

33d • Onsite

About The Position

General Statement Of Duties: Plans, organizes, and instructs climbing wall class(es), Willamalane programs, rentals and birthday parties at the Willamalane Center; does related work as required. Distinguishing Features Of the Class: An employee in this classification is responsible for preparing and instructing climbing wall classes/programs, rentals and birthday parties as assigned which includes instructing and/or assisting participants in the safe use of the equipment and maintaining the equipment in good working order. Work is performed under the supervision of a Climbing Wall Coordinator, who reviews work primarily on the basis of direct observation and feedback from participants. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Requirements

• Knowledge of respective climbing wall classes and program components, principles of class instruction; safety practices and precautions in performing related class and rental activities.
• The administration of basic first aid and CPR; leading activities for adults and children.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work successfully with youth, adults (and parents) and parents; demonstrate, observe and correct improper techniques, modify activities for individual needs; assist with curriculum and activities; motivate participants in the areas related to recreational class topic.
• High school graduation or equivalency and one year of experience in indoor and/or outdoor climbing. Leading group climbing participants of different ages. Demonstrating safe practices while leading and communicating effectively with participants and supervisor; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
• Possession of or ability to obtain current first aid and CPR certificates as required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and leads climbing wall classes/programs, rentals and birthday parties with appropriate instruction.
• Performs safety checks of the climbing wall equipment and facility
• Demonstrates and monitors class and programs (including rentals and birthday parties) activities for safety and proper technique.
• Responds to questions from participants regarding purpose of specific activities and other class, program and rental related topics.
• Prepares facility for class and performs necessary clean-up.
• To lead and complete wall route setting.
• Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Benefits

• Annual cost of living increase (as approved by the Board).
• 50-percent discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
• 25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
• Holiday Pay (time and a half) for any hours worked on district designated holidays.
• Sick accrual; 1hr for every 30hrs worked. Part-time employees may use accrued sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
• Free use of pools for lap and play swims-EE only.
• Free use of fitness center-EE only with discount for household members.
• Free wellness classes offered by Willamalane.
• Payroll direct deposit is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees