Climbing Wall Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Climbing Wall Staff at the Whatcom Family YMCA create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcome and respect all individuals while promoting and maintain safe climbing conditions on the climbing wall and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coaches and facilitates youth climbing classes and open climb times.
2. Maintain a safe climbing environment by maintaining and monitoring climbing wall ropes, anchors and holds.
3. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
4. Ensures appropriate equipment is clean and notifies climbing wall coordinator of needs regarding annual safety inspection of the wall by a licensed or certified organization.
5. Performs equipment inspections, ensures appropriate equipment is clean and available as needed
6. Keeps the gym and gear room clean and organized
7. Follows organization’s policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations. Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuse
8. Follows mandated reporting requirements

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Volunteerism, Philanthropy

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise,

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18 required
• Climbing experience including belaying
• Knowledge of climbing safety systems and inspections
• Experience leading youth
• Child abuse prevention training prior to working shifts

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physically perform all skills required: standing, bending, twisting, reaching, squatting, lift and pull up to 25lbs.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned area of responsibility.