Climbing Wall Staff

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling around activities

Professional training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is looking for a Climbing Wall Staff to join our team at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor, WA. The role involves instructing climbing wall classes, developing lesson plans with a safe progression, and creating a fun, engaging environment for participants.

Key duties include planning progressive lessons, guiding participants in skill development, and enforcing safety rules while offering a positive, inclusive experience for youth and adults alike.

Qualifications

• Belay certification preferred.
• Experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Willing to complete required trainings (online or in-person).
• Must pass Background and Reference checks per WA State law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans with progression appropriate to age and ability.
• Lead and assist participants in skill development and activities.
• Enforce safety rules and create a fun, engaging environment at the climbing wall.

Skills

Belay certified

Rock climbing knowledge

Instruct participants

Safety rules enforcement

Education

Experience or education in recreation/physical education

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking aClimbing Wall Staff to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Climbing Wall Staff, you will instruct class participants in climbing wall classes and activities. If hired for this position, you will prepare lesson plans with a natural progression while enforcing all safety rules and regulations at the climbing wall, while creating a fun and exciting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the participant.
• You will lead and assist participants in skill development and activities.
• You will enforce all safety rules and regulations at the climbing wall, while creating a fun and exciting environment.

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• You are belay certified (preferred).
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
• You have knowledge and skills in rock climbing and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $17.13 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Location(s)

10550 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor , Washington 98332 , United States

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