Climbing Wall - Rock Wall Attendant

General Function: Under general supervision, the rockwall attendant will safely and professionally facilitate patron usage of the climbing wall.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check the wall, boulder, floor, equipment per the safety checklist prior to each climbing session.
• Remove any equipment deemed unsafe and report it to supervisor.
• Assist in safety orientation.
• Help all participants use climbing harness, helmet, and shoes.
• Enforce safety policy at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of participation for each session and activity.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in the rock wall manual.
• Responsible for preparing accident, missing item and incident reports as required, and contacting appropriate personnel in case of emergencies within the necessary time frame.
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and attend safety meetings as scheduled.
• Monitor climbing wall and related activities.
• Provide customer service.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge in proper belay standards.
• Able to communicate and teach buddy check, belay commands, knot craft, belay techniques, belay motions, and do’s and do not’s.
• Record and log test results into software program.
• Assist the Coordinator with preforming and logging monthly and quarterly safety inspections.
• Proficiency in belaying, tying in with a figure 8 knot, and movement on a climbing wall.
• Help clean and store setting equipment and climbing holds.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Salary: $13/hr

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Benefits:

• FREE adult membership to the YMCA! A member of any YMCA in Michigan may visit any Y in the state as a membership benefit.
• A 50% discount on child care at one of the Lansing YMCA's centers! (Subject to availability)
• 25% discount on program fees for themselves or eligible family members up to $300 per year

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have experience climbing on rock walls
• Ability to maintain strict safety standards, procedures, and proper technique to reduce risk
• Must be comfortable working safely from height on a fixed line
• Must be able to learn knot craft and demonstrate rock wall skills with proficiency.
• Must be able to communicate at a high level on detailed climbing processes and safety standards
• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of YMCA trainings within a required time frame.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Disclaimers:

• Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by direct management.
• Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $300