Climbing Wall Attendant

Countrysideymca; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, OH is seeking a part-time climbing wall attendant. The role involves supervising climbers, belaying, conducting safety checks, and teaching the YMCA climbing curriculum with strict adherence to policies.

Candidates must be at least 17, hold CPR/First Aid and belaying certifications, and be able to interact with members of all ages. Responsibilities include equipment checks, attendance records, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17 years of age.
• CPR/First Aid and Belaying certification required.
• Knowledge of indoor rock climbing including belaying and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Know and enforce all climbing wall policies and procedures.
• Handle member concerns effectively and with respect.
• Visually inspect equipment and facility during opening and closing of the wall and report problems.
• Provide supervision of climbing wall participants including belaying, auto belaying and spotting climbers.
• Provide climbing instruction following YMCA established curriculum.
• Belay climbers as needed.
• Assist climbers by determining eligibility, teaching proper use of equipment, and maintaining records of attendance and certification.
• Accurately complete and file required forms and checklists.
• Know and understand emergency procedures to respond to accidents.

Skills

Member-service focus

Punctual attendance

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Belaying Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lebanon, OH 45036, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $12.15 - $12.50 Hourly

Essential Functions

• Know and enforce all climbing wall policies and procedures.
• Handle member concerns effectively and with respect.
• Visually inspect equipment and facility during opening and closing of the wall and report any problems immediately.
• Provide supervision of climbing wall participants to include belaying, auto belaying and spotting climbers.
• Provide climbing instruction following YMCA established curriculum.
• Belay climbers as needed.
• Provide assistance to climbers by:
  • determining the eligibility of individuals to use the climbing wall
  • teaching/demonstrating proper use of climbing equipment (harnesses, belay devices, shoes, etc.)
  • maintaining accurate and current records of attendance, equipment inventory, and a list of those certified to belay
• Accurately complete and file all required forms and checklists.
• Must know and understand emergency procedures to be able to respond to accidents of varying severity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17 years of age with knowledge of indoor rock climbing including climbing technique, belaying, routes and rating systems, and rock climbing safety equipment.
• CPR/First Aid and Belaying certification required.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Employees over the age of 18 must pass a criminal background check.
• Member-service focus with the ability to communicate with a variety of age groups.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, climb and reach and perform repetitive motions. On a rare occasion, the employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns very seriously. All employees are required to follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately.