Rock Wall Instructor - Ellicott City (Dancel)

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a rock climbing instructor to plan and lead classes, ensuring safety and quality aligned with Y core values. You’ll motivate participants, demonstrate techniques, and foster a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, responding to safety situations, and delivering engaging instruction to a diverse group of participants while upholding high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety rules for program area.
• Able to lead a class and engage participants.
• Commitment to safety and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead rock climbing classes and demonstrations.
• Set up, move and store climbing equipment safely.
• Communicate effectively with participants and parents as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Safety rules knowledge

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plan and instruct classes in rock climbing. Provide participants with pertinent information, efficient service and instruct all classes within the guidelines of the Association to maintain the quality of the programs. Demonstrate a commitment to Y of Central Maryland core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to individually lead a class, respond to safety and emergency situations, motivate and educate members set up, move and store class equipment is required.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Knowledge of safety rules for program area.

Experience

• Successful completion of the Y of Central Maryland Belay training within 30 days of hire.
• A minimum of one year of rock climbing/belay experience strongly preferred.

Certifications

• First aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.