Climbing Wall Instructor

Ymc; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whatcom Family YMCA is seeking a Climbing Wall Staff to support youth programs and safe climbing activities. You will coach youth classes and open climb times, while maintaining a safe wall, ropes, anchors and holds in line with YMCA policies.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with climbing experience, safety knowledge, and a commitment to protecting youth from harm. Join a team dedicated to healthy living and community impact.

Qualifications

• Climbing experience including belaying.
• Knowledge of climbing safety systems and inspections.
• Experience leading youth.
• Child abuse prevention training prior to working shifts.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and facilitates youth climbing classes and open climb times.
• Maintain a safe climbing environment by monitoring ropes, anchors and holds.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and respond immediately as required.
• Ensure equipment is clean and prepare for annual safety inspections as needed.
• Keep the gym and gear room clean and organized; follow youth protection policies.

Skills

Belaying

Climbing experience

Safety systems

Youth leadership

Communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Climbing Wall Staff at the Whatcom Family YMCA create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcome and respect all individuals while promoting and maintain safe climbing conditions on the climbing wall and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Coaches and facilitates youth climbing classes and open climb times.Maintain a safe climbing environment by maintaining and monitoring climbing wall ropes, anchors and holds.Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and proceduresEnsures appropriate equipment is clean and notifies climbing wall coordinator of needs regarding annual safety inspection of the wall by a licensed or certified organization.Performs equipment inspections, ensures appropriate equipment is clean and available as neededKeeps the gym and gear room clean and organizedFollows organization’s policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations. Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuseFollows mandated reporting requirementsOUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Volunteerism, PhilanthropyBuilding Relationships: Collaboration, InclusionLeading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise,Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional MaturityQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum age of 18 requiredClimbing experience including belayingKnowledge of climbing safety systems and inspectionsExperience leading youthChild abuse prevention training prior to working shiftsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physically perform all skills required: standing, bending, twisting, reaching, squatting, lift and pull up to 25lbs.Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.See and observe all sections of an assigned area of responsibility.