Climbing Specialist

Kinsley Power Systems; Banff; On-site; CAD 23,003 - 32,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Staff cafeteria and restaurant discou…

Onsite fitness facility at a discount

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is seeking a Climbing Specialist to assist the Climbing Gym Coordinator with daily operations, instruction, client services and equipment safety.

You will train clients on proper climbing procedures, supervise the gym during hours, manage equipment inventory, check-in climbers and support bookings and events, all while upholding safety rules.

Flexible schedule including weekends and unionized CUPE 4318 terms apply.

Qualifications

• Current Canadian qualifications for Standard First Aid, CPR Level "C" and AED, and Oxygen Administration
• Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in rock climbing
• Previous experience in fitness and recreation and/or climbing gym experience is an asset; Level 1 ACMG Climbing Gym Instructor certification or equivalent is preferred
• Customer service experience and basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provide training to clients on proper climbing procedures, participate in weekly and event route setting, and give safety tests as required
• Keep inventory of climbing equipment and ensure the safe working order of this equipment
• Check-in climbing clients and rent climbing equipment
• Supervise the climbing gym during opening hours to ensure adherence to proper safety rules and procedures
• Assist with gymnasium, court, and lounge bookings as necessary

Skills

Rock climbing knowledge

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Standard First Aid (Canada) with CPR Level C, AED, Oxygen Administration

ACMG Climbing Gym Instructor certification or equivalent

Job description

Climbing Specialist

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation– as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

TheSally Borden Fitness and RecreationCentre is looking for a Climbing Specialisttoassist the Climbing Gym Coordinator with daily operations of the Climbing Gym including climbing course instruction, client services, and equipment safety.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Recreation Department Manager, below are some key accountabilities:

• Providetraining to clients on proper climbing procedures,participate in weekly and event route setting,and give safety tests as required.
• Keepinventory of climbing equipment and ensurethe safe working order of this equipment.
• Check-in climbing clients and rentclimbing equipment.
• Supervisethe climbing gym during opening hours to ensure adherence to proper safety rules and procedures.
• Assistwith gymnasium, court, and lounge bookings as necessary.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Current Canadian qualificationsfor Standard First Aid, CPR Level "C" and AED, and Oxygen Administration
• Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in rock climbing
• Previous experience in fitness and recreation and/or climbing gym experience is an asset;Level 1 ACMG Climbing Gym Instructor certification or equivalent is preferred
• Customer service experience and basic computer skills

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
• There are specific clothing requirements for this position.
• Candidates must provide copies of all required qualifications before a final job offer can be made and must re-certify required qualifications if they expire within 6-months of employment.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays $20.24 per hour working up to 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• Candidates offered a position with BanffCentre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.