Climbing Wall Attendant

Montrose Recreation District; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual Membership to CRC after 30?

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Montrose Recreation District is seeking a safety-minded staff member to supervise the Montrose Community Rec. Center climbing wall. You will handle daily preparation, maintenance, customer service and cleaning for indoor climbing.

This role emphasizes belay certifications, orientations, and supervision for rentals; training may include setting routes and assisting classes. You will work with children and adults to keep the environment fun, safe, and welcoming, with shifts including evenings and

Qualifications

• Explain and enforce safety rules and facility regulations.
• Maintain a safe, fun rock climbing environment for all users.
• Lead belay certifications and climbing wall orientations.
• Supervise special interest group rentals.
• Assist in training/classes as needed.
• Maintain wall and ensure holds are secure and clean.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce safety rules and facility regulations.
• Ensure a safe, but fun rock climbing environment for all users of the facility.
• Execute Belay Certifications and Climbing Wall Orientations, and supervise for rentals and special events.
• Assist in setting routes and training for classes as needed.
• Maintain wall, holds, and belays, keeping equipment clean and safe.
• Work with children and adults to create a fun, safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Benefits

• Individual Membership to CRC after 30day of Employment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

General Statement of Duties

Responsible supervising participants at the Montrose Community Rec. Center (CRC) climbing wall. Primary duties include safe daily preparation, maintenance, customer service and cleaning for the Indoor Climbing Wall.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Facility Leader, Manager on Duty, and Facility Coordinator.

Essential Duties

The following are examples of primary duties assigned to this position. Other related duties may be requested or required.

• Responsible for explaining and enforcing safety rules and facility regulations.
• Ensures a safe, but fun rock climbing environment for all users of the facility.
• Primarily responsible for executing Belay Certifications, Climbing Wall Orientations, and supervision for special interest group rentals held at climbing wall.
• Attendants may be in training to set routes and training to assist in classes.
• Maintain the wall and make sure the holds are secure and clean and keep the climbing belays clean.
• This is a safety-sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence to properly execute duties efficiently.
• Be able to work with children and adults and create an environment that is fun, safe, and open so that people will want to return.
• Must properly fit participants in harnesses ie. Double-back leg loops, waist buckles, and properly fit full-body harnesses for children.
• Keep an eye on the game room area and keep problems to a minimum.

Position Qualifications

License and Certification: CPR/First Aid Certification, preferred.

Work Environment

Busy Rec Center environment with extensive public contact. Hours vary according to schedule, with evening and weekend shifts.