Rock Wall Staff Associate (Part-Time)

YMCA; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking a Rock Wall Staff member in Westborough, MA. This part-time role supports the Rock Wall program, ensuring a safe environment and delivering a structured climbing experience for participants.

Responsibilities include supervising classes, maintaining logs, and adhering to safety regulations while embodying the YMCA values. Competitive pay and access to YMCA facilities are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 17 years old.
• High school graduate or in the process of obtaining a diploma.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or actively pursuing them.
• Experience in climbing or at climbing centers preferred.
• Ability to work with children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to assist in teaching climbing activities.
• Patient, self-controlled, and adaptable to new situations.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and able to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain a safe climbing environment for all participants.
• Accept and demonstrate the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Work with Rock Wall lead to keep climber logs up to date.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintain the Rock Wall area, keeping it clean and free of trash.
• Supervise classes and follow the prescribed curriculum.
• Observe and enforce all safety regulations.
• Provide opportunities for participants to experience success.
• Administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Support the mission of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

Skills

Climbing experience

Child supervision

Patience and adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Job description

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Rock Wall Staff are responsible for supervising and maintaining a safe environment for all climbers.

Responsibilities

• Accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Work with Rock Wall lead to keep climber logs up to date.
• Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintain the Rock Wall in an orderly fashion and keep free of trash and garbage.
• Supervise classes and follow set curriculum.
• Observe and enforce all safety regulations.
• Learn the likes and dislikes of participants.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during their classes.
• Help each participant meet the goals established Supervise all assigned aspects of the camper’s day including mealtime and the general camp program.
• Administer first-aid and CPR as necessary.
• Evaluate current session and make suggestions for following sessions.
• Support the mission of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 17 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent or in the process of acquiring a diploma
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications or working towards certifications
• Experience in climbing or working at climbing centers preferred
• Must be able to work with children indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to assist in teaching climbing activity
• Must be patient, utilize self-control and flexible to new situations
• Must be enthusiastic, friendly and keep calm in stressful situations

Schedule: Please let us know your availability!

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $15.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave

About Us

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).