Climbing Wall Staff Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Climbing Wall 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 Staff, you will instruct class participants in climbing wall classes and activities. If hired for this position, you will prepare lesson plans with a natural progression while enforcing all safety rules and regulations at the climbing wall, while creating a fun and exciting environment.
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.

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• You are belay certified (preferred).
• 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.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $17.13 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, 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.
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
Climbing Wall Staff Job Description
Position Summary
Climbing Wall Staff will instruct class participants in climbing wall classes and activities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the participant.
• Lead and assist participants in skill development and activities appropriate for each age group.
• Encourage sportsmanship and teachable moments to implement our core values.
• Assist in creating age appropriate lesson plans to ensure fun, high-energy classes.
• Work alongside volunteers to assist with programming.
• Responsible for instruction of climbing skills and progression.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations at the climbing wall.
• Finish each class with a fun group activity. Incorporate and discuss the YMCA values and mission statement in the teaching of climbing wall classes.
• Show excitement through voice, actions, and posture.
• Keep accurate records of each class participant's progress reports.
• Track class attendance.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participant's performance.
• Responsible for class participant's supervision and safety.
• Provide safety briefings to parents and participants.
• Provide touch cards and in person communication to parents advertising upcoming events and need for class support.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Experience or education in recreation, physical education, or related field.
• Belay certified.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in rock climbing and related equipment, and the ability to instruct participants in techniques.
• 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.