What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Rock Climbing Instructor position at Greenwich YMCA?
SEASONAL PART-TIME
POSITION SUMMARY:
Seasonal position of Summer Camp Rock Climbing Instructor will promote imagination and creativity, while providing opportunities for problem solving, team work, and development of communication skills. Provide age-appropriate activities that can be adapted and customized based on the skill level and/or preferences of individual participants at the Camp Seton outdoor site location.
- Camp Season: June 22 - August 7, 2026
- Location: Camp Seton
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
REPORTS TO:
Camp Director
PAY RANGE:
$28/hour - $32/hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Meets the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
- Activities should accommodate for a variety of individual needs and backgrounds, as well as be age appropriate.
- Facilitates a program environment that promotes safety, teamwork, and respect; and develops confidence and leadership.
- Provides careful, attentive supervision, and is alert at all times.
- Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
- Ensures proper maintenance of activity space and equipment.
- Helps to provide a program that adheres to all YMCA health and safety standards, meeting all YMCA policies.
- Helps to provide a program that exhibits high standards in cleanliness and presentation.
- Upholds the association’s child protection policies, child abuse, and neglect guidelines and proper reporting procedures at all times.
- Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills
- Reliably works assigned shifts.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the YMCA mission values, purpose, and goals.
- In order to enhance the overall operation of the YMCA of Greenwich and to support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum one (1) year experience teaching children/teens rock climbing in a structured setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
- Coaching certificate or equivalent required.
- Prior to or upon hire, completion of YMCA provided First Aid/ CPR/AED certification course
- Excellent customer service skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SALARY/BENEFITS
- Salary is competitive dependent upon experience.
- YMCA provides an Individual Membership to all Part-Time staff.
Salary : $28 - $32