CLIMBING WALL ASSISTANT

CITY OF NAMPA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Climbing Wall Assistant at the City of Nampa supports climbing wall programs with instruction, safety oversight, and participant engagement. Working under the Shift Manager, you will ensure a safe environment for climbers of all ages and abilities while promoting recreation participation in a city facility.

You will handle instruction, safety monitoring, and basic administrative tasks, with hours that fit program schedules, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of climbing wall techniques, equipment uses, and life-saving methods.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and injury prevention/treatment principles.
• Knowledge of safety standards and program goals in climbing activities.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups and maintain organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs or assists with wall climbing programs for various ages and skill levels.
• Collaborates with leadership to meet activity objectives and maintain engagement.
• Provides program information and promotes recreation opportunities to patrons.
• Plans group and individual promotional activities to boost participation.
• Coordinates responses to climbing incidents and completes accident reports.

Skills

Climbing wall basics

Safety protocols

Diversity engagement

Instruction and guidance

Education

High School/GED

CPR/AED certification

Tools

PC software

Job description

Climbing Wall Assistant

• Hiring Salary Range: $15.25/hour
• Department: Harward Recreation Center
• Reports to: Rec Center Shift Manager
• Job Status: Part-Time (Under 20 hours)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Benefits Eligible: No
• PERSI Eligible: No
• Travel Required: None
• Position(s) Supervised: None
• Schedule: Generally, Friday evenings and Saturday's

*This position does not qualify for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Climbing Wall Assistant supports the delivery of climbing wall programs and activities at the Nampa Recreation Center, providing instruction, safety oversight, and participant engagement. This role ensures a safe, inclusive environment for climbers of all ages and abilities while promoting recreational participation. Working under the supervision of the Shift Manager, the position involves independent judgment within established guidelines. Duties are performed in a recreational facility setting, which may include variable hours to accommodate program schedules. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support departmental operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs or assists with instruction in wall climbing programs, providing individual or group guidance to participants of various age groups to help them achieve personal goals safely and progressively.
• Collaborates with program leadership to ensure participants meet activity objectives while maintaining engagement and interest.
• Delivers standard information to patrons about departmental procedures, requirements, and related recreation opportunities to enhance their experience at city facilities.
• Assists in planning group and individual promotional activities to boost program participation and community involvement.
• Coordinates responses to emergencies involving program participants, facility users, or climbing incidents, including requesting medical or other personnel support and completing required accident reports.
• Promotes injury prevention through ongoing monitoring and enforcement of safety protocols.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to the program, including inventories of handouts, forms, and reports.
• Utilizes standard office equipment and performs routine administrative support duties to facilitate program operations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with general facility maintenance or non-climbing recreation activities during low-volume periods.
• Proficiency in operating personal computers using standard or customized software for assigned tasks, with the ability and willingness to learn new skills and technologies quickly.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions (e.g., prior experience in recreation, coaching, or climbing instruction preferred but not required).
• CPR/AED certification with a hands-on skills assessment completed in person.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of climbing wall techniques, equipment uses, and related life-saving methods (e.g., belaying, knot-tying).
• Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR, and injury prevention/treatment principles.
• Knowledge of current best practices in climbing activities, including safety standards and program goals.
• Knowledge of techniques for interacting with diverse individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Strong organizational skills.
• Skilled in instructing or assisting participants in climbing wall use, adapting to different skill levels and ages.
• Skilled in interpreting, applying, and explaining procedures, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to support program flow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, program participants, and the public.
• Ability to engage successfully with diverse groups, promoting inclusivity and positive experiences.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic recreational settings, handling multiple tasks while prioritizing safety and participant needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational environment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the City may deem appropriate.

This position may be extended, or it may close before the closing date.