Climbing Wall Attendant

US Lawns; Coward (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Florence County is hiring a Climbing Wall Attendant to assist the Recreation Supervisor with daily operations of the Climbing Wall, ensuring safe climbing and belaying practices. You will monitor participants, teach safety techniques, provide customer service, and help manage equipment and routes.

You will conduct daily inspections, set up anchor systems, supervise non-climbers, and maintain a clean, safe environment within the climbing area and storage room, supporting group events as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Climbing and belaying experience preferred.
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management involved with climbing.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Be current in, or ability to pass upon hire, CPR/AED/First Aid certification course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor climbing activity to ensure safety policies are followed.
• Teach and model safe belay and climbing practices.
• Provide welcoming customer service for staff and participants.
• Open, on-shift and closing procedures compliance.
• Inform participants about climbing programs and routes.
• Assist with equipment and advise on climbing technique.
• Inspect wall, area, and equipment daily; maintain gear.
• Set up and take down anchor systems; set routes.
• Supervise non-climbers around the wall.
• Maintain a clean and safe climbing area and storage.

Skills

Climbing & belaying experience

Customer service & communication

Safety awareness

Education

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

The Climbing Wall Attendant is responsible for assisting the Recreation Supervisor with the day to day operations of the Climbing Wall. Ensures safe climbing and belaying at the Climbing Wall.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors participants climbing activity to ensure safety policies are being adhered to.
• Teaches and models appropriate safety practices and techniques to customers.
• Provides a welcoming and customer service-oriented environment for staff and participants.
• Follows all established opening, on-shift and closing policies and procedures.
• Provides participants with information about climbing wall programs and routes.
• Assists individuals with climbing equipment and offers users advice on how to improve their climbing skills and techniques.
• Conducts daily inspections of the climbing wall, surrounding area and equipment; maintains climbing equipment and wall.
• Sets up and takes down climbing wall anchor systems in the correct manner; sets climbing routes.
• Supervises non-climbers to ensure their safety around the climbing wall.
• Helps maintain a clean and safe environment within the climbing wall area and storage room.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assists with hosting group climbing events.
• Assists with auto-belay features as necessary.
• Facilitates instructional belay/climbing classes.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Climbing and belaying experience preferred.
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management involved with climbing.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Be current in, or ability to pass upon hire, CPR/AED/First Aid certification course.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements 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.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 30 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.