Rock Wall Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)
About The Position
The Rock Wall Instructor plans and instructs rock-climbing classes, provides participants with relevant information and efficient service, and delivers classes according to Association guidelines to maintain program quality. The instructor demonstrates the Y of Central Maryland’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The role requires leading classes independently, responding to safety and emergency situations, motivating and educating members, and setting up, moving, and storing class equipment. The instructor communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with participants, children, parents, and other adults. All Y associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, which establishes expectations for safe and respectful interactions. Associates must complete child abuse prevention training, report suspected mistreatment, and comply with legal reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Knowledge of safety rules for the program area.
- Successful completion of Y of Central Maryland Belay training within 30 days of hire.
- First aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to lead a class independently, respond to safety and emergency situations, motivate and educate members, and handle class equipment.
- Good communication skills and an engaging personality.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with children, parents, and other adults.
- Compliance with the Code of Conduct with Youth, child abuse prevention training, and legal reporting requirements.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of rock climbing/belay experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and instruct rock-climbing classes.
- Provide participants with pertinent information and efficient service.
- Conduct classes in accordance with Association guidelines to maintain program quality.
- Demonstrate the Y of Central Maryland’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Lead classes independently and respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Motivate and educate members.
- Set up, move, and store class equipment.
- Communicate effectively and relate well to participants.
- Develop effective interpersonal relationships with children, parents, and other adults.
- Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth and complete child abuse prevention training.
- Report suspected mistreatment and comply with legal reporting requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dependent care FSA
- Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
