Climbing Wall Instructor & Belay Lead (Part-Time)

Westside Recreation Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Westside Recreation Centre is seeking a part-time Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor to lead and supervise climbing activities for all ages. You will belay during open climbing, during rentals, and birthday parties, while providing orientation and safety information to guests.

Responsibilities include supervising instructors/volunteers, planning lessons, and maintaining records. Must be 18+, and relevant certifications or progress toward CGI-1/ CWI are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High 5 is an asset.
• Have CGI-1 (Climbing Gym Instructor) Level 1 ACMG certification, or active CWI Levels 1&2 CWA certification, or actively working towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee program and drop-in participants in the climbing wall.
• Provide supervision for uncertified instructors and volunteers.
• Provide new guests and members with Climbing Wall Orientation.
• Provide belay tests to those participants with previous climbing experience.
• Provide excellent customer service and climbing wall information to customers.
• Belay during open climbing hours.
• Belay during birthday parties and rentals.
• Instruct climbing wall programs for children, youth and adults.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Assist with route setting.
• Take daily attendance of program participants.
• Lesson plan based on course requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain written records/reports as necessary.
• Answer inquiries and/or complaints.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Lead small groups

Communication

Planning/Organizational

Education

CGI-1 ACMG certification or CWI Levels 1&2

Job description

Westside Recreation Centre is seeking a part-time Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor to lead and supervise climbing activities for all ages. You will belay during open climbing, during rentals, and birthday parties, while providing orientation and safety information to guests.

Responsibilities include supervising instructors/volunteers, planning lessons, and maintaining records. Must be 18+, and relevant certifications or progress toward CGI-1/ CWI are required.