What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climbing Wall Attendant - Valley Branch position at YMCA of The Inland Northwest?
Job Description
Job Description
OUR CULTURE :
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.
POSITION SUMMARY :
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Climbing Wall attendant monitors and facilitates programming on the YMCA climbing wall to ensure participants safely practice and try new routines. The Climbing Wall Attendant provides comprehensive information on safety rules and promotes healthy living and relationship-building with climbing wall participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere for program participants, ensuring the space and equipment is clean and ready for use
- Belay members as they utilize the climbing wall, monitoring their comfort level and ensuring they feel comfortable and safe during their climbs.
- Conducts frequent safety checks of equipment, making necessary recommendations to the Youth Development Director for repair and replacement of materials
- Professionally communicate safety rules and expectations of conduct to participants
- Assist in developing and promoting program activities and special events to members
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Youth Development Director
- Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law, state licensing and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents / accidents as they occur
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must successfully pass the YMCA belay certification test prior to belaying program participants.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.
STARTING PAY : $16.66 / hr
WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA :
The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
Apply today!
Salary : $17
