Rock Wall Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

The Y in Central Maryland•Abingdon, MD

3d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Plan and instruct rock climbing classes, provide participants with relevant information and efficient service, and teach 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 in all aspects of job performance. The role requires leading classes independently, responding to safety and emergency situations, motivating and educating members, and setting up, moving, and storing class equipment. Instructors must communicate effectively and build positive relationships with participants, children, parents, and other adults. All Y associates agree to follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, which establishes expectations for maintaining a safe and respectful environment for young people. Associates must treat youth respectfully and fairly, avoid inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, follow established standards of affection, and report suspected mistreatment. The policy prohibits abuse, bullying, and harassment. Associates and volunteers must complete child abuse prevention training and comply with legal reporting requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety rules for the program area.
Complete Y of Central Maryland Belay training within 30 days of hire.
First aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth and comply with child abuse prevention and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of rock climbing or belay experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and instruct rock climbing classes.
Provide participants with pertinent information and efficient service.
Instruct classes according to 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, complete child abuse prevention training, and report suspected mistreatment in accordance with policy and legal requirements.