Rockwall Instructor - Waverly (Weinberg)

The Y in Central Maryland•Baltimore, MD

1d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Rockwall Instructor plans and teaches rock-climbing classes, provides participants with relevant information and efficient service, and conducts classes in accordance with Association guidelines and program quality standards. The role requires demonstrating the Y of Central Maryland’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The instructor leads classes independently, responds to safety and emergency situations, motivates and educates members, and sets up, moves, and stores class equipment. The role also involves communicating effectively and building positive relationships with participants, children, parents, and other adults. Associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child-abuse-prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements. The policy establishes expectations for respectful and safe interactions with young people and prohibits abuse, bullying, and harassment.

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 within 90 days of employment.
Ability to lead classes individually, 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.

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.
Communicate effectively and develop interpersonal relationships with participants, children, parents, and other adults.
Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child-abuse-prevention training, and comply with legal reporting requirements.