Rock Climbing Instructor - Lead Safe, Engaging Classes

The Y in Central Maryland; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Rock Climbing Instructor to plan and teach classes, ensuring safety and quality in all activities in line with the Association guidelines.

You will lead sessions, communicate effectively with participants, and foster positive relationships with youth, families and staff while upholding the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety rules for program area.
• Successful completion of Belay training within 30 days of hire.
• A minimum of one year of rock climbing/belay experience strongly preferred.
• First aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class independently, respond to safety and emergencies, set up, move and store class equipment.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and display an engaging personality enabling him/her to relate well to participants.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with children, parents and other adults as required for program area

Education

Knowledge of safety rules for program area

Job description

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Rock Climbing Instructor to plan and teach classes, ensuring safety and quality in all activities in line with the Association guidelines.

You will lead sessions, communicate effectively with participants, and foster positive relationships with youth, families and staff while upholding the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.