What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climbing Wall Instructor at South Asheville YMCA position at YMCA of Western North Carolina?
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ABOUT US
The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age child care, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to being an anti-racist, multicultural organization by exposing racism and fighting the constructs that perpetuate racism and affect all cultures. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Climbing Wall Instructor, you will provide excellent care and service to the participants and members using the climbing wall by promoting a safe, fun-filled experience. You will ensure that character development is integrated into the department and should positively affect membership retention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Belays members in a controlled and safe manner.
- Verifies all climbers/parents have completed the Climbing Wall Release Form.
- Monitors activities and members in the climbing area and enforces YMCA of WNC climbing policies.
- Follows guidelines set for inspecting all equipment and follows procedures for repairing or removing damaged or worn equipment.
- Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the climbing wall area.
- Maintains climber and rope usage logs.
- Ensures the ropes are secure, and put all equipment away at the end of your shift.
- Follows all YMCA of WNC Belay Guidelines.
- Follows all Risk Management guidelines according to branch policies and procedures.
- Be knowledgeable and prepared to implement emergency procedures.
- Ensures all incident/accident report forms are completed correctly and completely and turned in to the supervisor.
- Notifies the supervisor of any concerns with the facility or equipment to ensure a safe climbing area.
- Trains incoming climbing wall facilitators on policy and procedures.
- Regularly reviews the Policies and Procedures Manual and other requirements to ensure a full understanding of the requirements.
- Arranges for a substitute if missing work due to illness or other reason is unavoidable.
- Opens and closes the climbing wall per employee’s assigned shift.
- Communicates courteously and helpfully to ensure members know and follow Climbing Wall procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Acquire all BLS Certifications within the first 90 days of employment.
- Must be certified to belay and knowledgeable in wall operations, equipment maintenance, and safety as Alpine Towers defines.
- Must pass the YMCA Instructor Certification Test by Alpine Towers.
- Annually attend an Alpine Towers Inc. certification training course.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity.
- Ability to perform light physical activity.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to work accurately at a fast pace.
- Strong communication skills.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to repetitively bend and squat.
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
- Endurance for climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate climbing equipment and climbing activities.
- Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate
PART-TIME BENEFITS
- Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
- Discounted membership for household members
- Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
- Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
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