Rock Climbing Instructor (Branches)

Seattle YMCA; Shoreline (WA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Mental health resources

Paid time off (PTO) starting at hire

Childcare discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking a Rock Climbing Instructor to supervise and run climbing programs at multiple sites in King County, including Shoreline and Auburn. You’ll teach belaying, bouldering, and safety, while adapting activities for ages and skill levels.

The role requires safety-first mindset, site training, and the ability to travel to climbing sites. This is a part-time position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience and knowledge of using specialized climbing gear.
• Previous successful experience leading and engaging youth, teens, or adults in group activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement specialized programming which may include artificial rock climbing, bouldering, belaying, and teambuilding facilitation.
• Set-up and break-down of program materials and equipment.
• Pre/Post inspection of rock climbing areas, equipment and surrounding areas.
• Proactively report equipment and supply needs to management.
• Instruct, train, and coach individuals and groups to ensure physical, mental, and emotional safety.
• Communicate instructions and information in a developmentally appropriate manner to program participants of various ages and abilities.
• Timely and organized recordkeeping and reporting.
• Responsible for responding to all inherit potential safety scenarios in a climbing setting, including participant rescues and emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Climbing gear knowledge

Experience leading youth groups

Safety conscious

Education

First Aid and CPR

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in related field preferred

Diversity awareness experience

Job description

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Tell me about this job!

Rock Climbing Instructors are certified to work at all of the Y’s artificial climbing sites in King County. We have four climbing sites located at YMCA branches in Auburn, Shoreline, Bothell, and SeaTac. Our climbing positions involve working with various ages and skill levels from youth to adult, teaching skills and technique through program instruction and ensuring a safe and organized climbing environment. We are looking for applicants who have a passion for helping people push themselves and learn through adventure. Applicants must be safety conscious and dedicated to using best practices at all times. Site-specific training and certification is required and provided. The ability to travel to all YGS Climbing Tower locations is not essential.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle


• Free access to mental health resources


• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire


• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

Compensation: $21.30/hourly

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• 1. Plan and implement specialized programming which may include artificial rock climbing, bouldering, belaying, and teambuilding facilitation.


• 2. Set-up and break-down of program materials and equipment.


• 3. Pre/Post inspection of rock climbing areas, equipment and surrounding areas.


• 4. Proactively report equipment and supply needs to management.


• 5. Instruct, train, and coach individuals and groups to ensure physical, mental, and emotional safety.


• 6. Communicate instructions and information in a developmentally appropriate manner to program participants of various ages and abilities.


• 7. Timely and organized recordkeeping and reporting.


• 8. Responsible for responding to all inherit potential safety scenarios in a climbing setting, including participant rescues and emergency response.


• 9. Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms to grab and hold. The employee may also be required to climb, support their own body weight, work at heights of 25-35 feet, and perform participant rescues. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift equipment and supplies, up to 30 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Variable schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Have experience and knowledge of using specialized climbing gear.


• Previous successful experience leading and engaging youth, teens, or adults in group activities.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current First Aid and CPR.


• High school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education in related field strongly preferred. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.


• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, age, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.


• Experience with anti-racism practices.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

• Respect


• Responsibility


• Honesty


• Caring


• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.