Program Leader - Climbing Wall

Willamalane Park and Recreation District; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recreation district is seeking a Program Leader for its Climbing Wall to instruct climbing classes, manage safety procedures, and facilitate rentals and parties. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with the community and ensure a safe and enjoyable climbing environment for participants of all ages.

Benefits

50-percent discount on selected childcare programs

25-percent discount on certain recreation programs

Sick accrual of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Free use of pools for staff

Free use of fitness center for staff

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in indoor/outdoor climbing.
• Must possess current first aid and CPR certificates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead climbing wall classes.
• Perform safety checks on climbing equipment.
• Assist participants in using climbing equipment safely.

Skills

Communication

First Aid

Leadership

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

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Application Closing Date

All applications due by 5PM on 8/2/2025

PROGRAM LEADER - CLIMBING WALL

Part-time, non-exempt, non-benefitted position

Application Closing Date

All applications due by 5PM on 8/2/2025

Screening will begin immediately for desired start date of 7/12/2025

Job Description

General Statement of Duties: Plans, organizes, and instructs climbing wall class(es), Willamalane programs, rentals and birthday parties at the Willamalane Center; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features Of the Class: An employee in this classification is responsible for preparing and instructing climbing wall classes/programs, rentals and birthday parties as assigned which includes instructing and/or assisting participants in the safe use of the equipment and maintaining the equipment in good working order. Work is performed under the supervision of a Climbing Wall Coordinator, who reviews work primarily on the basis of direct observation and feedback from participants. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Examples Of Essential Duties Performed

(Illustrative only. Any single position of a class will not necessarily involve all of the duties listed, and many positions will involve duties that are not listed.)

• Facilitates and leads climbing wall classes/programs, rentals and birthday parties with appropriate instruction.
• Performs safety checks of the climbing wall equipment and facility
• Demonstrates and monitors class and programs (including rentals and birthday parties) activities for safety and proper technique.
• Responds to questions from participants regarding purpose of specific activities and other class, program and rental related topics.
• Prepares facility for class and performs necessary clean-up.
• To lead and complete wall route setting.
• Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge: Knowledge of respective climbing wall classes and program components’ principles of class instruction; safety practices and precautions in performing related class and rental activities.

Skills: The administration of basic first aid and CPR; leading activities for adults and children.

Abilities: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; work successfully with youth, adults (and parents) and parents; demonstrate, observe and correct improper techniques, modify activities for individual needs; assist with curriculum and activities; motivate participants in the areas related to recreational class topic.

Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as boxes/bags of activity materials, snack foods, etc. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while working with children in activities. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Experience And Training: High school graduation or equivalency and one year of experience in indoor and/or outdoor climbing. Leading group climbing participants of different ages. Demonstrating safe practices while leading and communicating effectively with participants and supervisor; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain current first aid and CPR certificates as required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Hours/Shift

Additional Information:

This job will require working varied hours with weekends.

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• Annual cost of living increase (as approved by the Board).
• 50-percent discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
• 25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
• Holiday Pay (time and a half) for any hours worked on district designated holidays.
• Sick accrual; 1hr for every 30hrs worked.
• Free use of pools for lap and play swims-EE only.
• Free use of fitness center-EE only with discount for household members.
• Free wellness classes offered by Willamalane.
• Payroll direct deposit is available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Recreational Facilities

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