Rock Wall Instructor - Ellicott City (Dancel)

The Y in Central Maryland•Ellicott City, MD

27d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Plan and instruct rock climbing classes, provide participants with pertinent information and efficient service, and conduct classes according to 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, responding to safety and emergency situations, motivating and educating members, and setting up, moving, and storing class equipment. Instructors must communicate well and build effective relationships with children, parents, participants, and other adults. All Y associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, which sets expectations for maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Associates must treat youth respectfully and fairly, avoid inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, follow standards for affection, and refrain from abuse, bullying, or harassment. They must report suspected mistreatment, complete child abuse prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety rules for the program area.
Successfully complete the Y of Central Maryland Belay training within 30 days of hire.
Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Ability to lead a class independently and respond to safety and emergency situations.
Good communication skills and an engaging personality.
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with children, parents, and other adults.

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 within 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.
Develop effective interpersonal relationships with children, parents, participants, and other adults.
Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, report suspected mistreatment, and comply with legal reporting requirements.