Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor

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 a world-class facility based on a lifestyle and wellness concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services.

The Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor position has the responsibility to provide quality leadership for a variety of climbing wall programs at Westside. Primary responsibilities include program instruction and belaying during open time. Other duties can include: volunteer supervision, program planning and administration, promotions, and risk management implementation.

Position Description

• 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 our 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

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Take daily attendance of program participants
• Lesson plan based on course requirements
• Attend any staff meetings/additional training
• Maintain written record/reports as necessary
• Answer any public inquires and/or complaints
• Administrative duties as required

RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Complete Incident Report Forms as required
• Assist in weekly safety and inventory checks
• Ensure waiver forms have been signed by a parent or legal guardian
• Follow all general facility rules related to general behavior, demeanor, use and care of facility areas, criminal activity

PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced noisy environment
• Ability to work inside as well as outside when required
• Ability to lift 20-25 lbs on a daily basis
• Must be able to belay for long periods of time

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead small groups
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Good planning and organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS

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

WORK TERM:

• Part-time, evening and weekend shifts available