Youth Program Instructor/Belayer

SESSION CLIMBING LLC•Santa Rosa, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Session’s Youth Programs are designed to be a great opportunity for children and teens to learn the skills necessary to climb safely, the technique used to climb efficiently, and to gain confidence in themselves in a social and collaborative environment. You will maintain a structure and environment to facilitate youth program participants in developing climbing skills, friendships, character, and the adoption of a growth mindset. This is achieved via a combination of climbing, fun and games, and team-building activities.

Requirements

Be able to belay using the P.B.U.S. method
Capable of creating and executing a vision for a Youth Climbing Program
Excellent communicator, motivator, and collaborator
CPR/First Aid Certified
Able to pass a background check
Ability to use hands to grasp and arms to reach to propel oneself up and down a climbing wall and/or use a belay device and rope system
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to talk and hear
Ability to wear a harness, helmet
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Responsibilities

Facilitating and supporting group activities for a variety of ages and abilities, ranging between 6-17 year-olds
Collaborating with the Youth Program Coordinator to create a structure for teaching kids important skills and facilitating fun climbing experiences
Following through with plans that should include games, climbing technique instruction, group ice breakers, and schedules for each day
Providing a safe and welcoming environment for climbers to grow and learn
Act as a guide to children and parents on proper etiquette in the gym
Setting up games, and day-to-day operations
Cleaning and breaking down of any equipment or activities and all spaces used
Teaching proper technique, how to use equipment, gym rules, and safety
Working as a member of a team, you will interact with other crew members as well as other department teams
Communicating effectively with other instructors on the team to discuss day-to-day activities and any needs for improvements
Communicating respectfully and clearly with all parents and guardians
Communicating with the Youth Program Coordinator about desired schedule or time off
Properly clocking in and out using Paylocity
Checking and replying to all communications via email each time you work
Regular attendance and schedule adherence
Other duties as assigned