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Climbing Wall Lead Staff

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

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Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$17 - $19 / HOURPosted 4 months ago

Location

Sumner, Washington

Salary

$17 - $19 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Staff provides supervision, leadership, and motivation for participants in climbing wall programming while ensuring a quality experience focused on YMCA core values. Key duties include preparing lesson plans, leading skill development activities, enforcing safety rules, and assisting with program support and volunteer management.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year or more of related rock climbing experience, along with experience or education in recreation or physical education. Essential qualifications include being belay certified, demonstrating excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

high schoolInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingLeadershipSupervisionMotivationLesson PlanningSafety EnforcementVolunteer RecruitmentSkill DevelopmentProgram SupportSchedule CreationRoster MaintenanceYouth ProgrammingRock Climbing InstructionBelay Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Climbing Wall Lead Staff to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Climbing Wall Lead Staff, you will provide supervision, leadership, and motivation for participants in climbing wall programming under the supervision of the Program Director. Individuals in this role are responsible for providing a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the participant.
  • You will lead and assist participants in skill development and activities.
  • You will enforce all safety rules and regulations at the climbing wall, while creating a fun and exciting environment.
  • Assist and support leading the climbing wall programs under the directions of program director.
  • Assist in recruiting and leading volunteers to assist with programming support.
  • Create and maintain class schedules and rosters.
  • Are you a good fit?
  • You are a high school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
  • You have one year or more of related experience rock climbing.
  • You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • You are able to demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
  • You have experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field. You are belay certified.
  • You have a positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
  • You have knowledge and skills in rock climbing and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
  • Willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Professional Training
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Education
  • A Personal Ymca Membership
  • Ymca360 Virtual Streaming Membership
  • Digital Mental Health Counseling Platform
  • LifeMart Employee Discount Center
  • Discount On Ymca Programs
  • Childcare Services And Merchandise
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • Vsp Vision Plan
  • Healthiestyou: By Teledoc

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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. Our programs, services, and initiatives...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQTacoma, WA
Founded1883

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  • Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
  • Wage

    $16.78 to $18.78 per hour, depending on qualifications

    Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

    Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

    Benefits

    All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits

    • A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
    • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
    • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
    • Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
    • 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
    • Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
    • HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
    • Willamette Dental Plan
    • VSP Vision Plan

    Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org [http://www.ymcapkc.org/].

    The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

    Qualifications

    Climbing Wall Lead Staff

    Job Description

    Position Summary

    Provides supervision, leadership, and motivation for participants in climbing wall programming under the supervision of the Program Director. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

    Key Responsibilities

    · Prepare lesson plans for assigned areas of responsibility.

    · Responsible for the implementation of the activity program.

    · Plan, lead, and participate in program activities at the climbing wall.

    · Lead participants in the climbing wall program.

    · Keep parents informed of performance and changes pertaining to their child's classes.

    · Assist and support leading the climbing wall programs under the directions of program director.

    · Assist in recruiting and leading volunteers to assist with programming support.

    · Track daily class attendance.

    · Create and maintain class schedules and rosters.

    · Return phone calls and emails and track appropriately.

    · Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

    · Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

    · Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

    · High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

    · One year or more of related experience rock climbing.

    · Experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.

    · Belay certified.

    · Previous experience working with diverse populations, preferably in a rock climbing setting.

    · Ability to instruct climbing wall classes.

    · Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.

    · CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

    · Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

    Working Conditions/Physical Demands

    · Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

    · Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    · Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

    · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    · Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

    Employee Acknowledgement

    This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

    This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

    By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

    Market context

    Washington climbing wall roles need safety experience

    In Washington, climbing wall lead staff roles typically draw candidates with belay certification, recreation or physical education experience, and a background in climbing instruction or supervision. These positions can be competitive because employers look for both safety awareness and strong organization, especially when the work involves managing participants and equipment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and recent climbing experience before applying.

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