Climbing Wall Instructor (82702)

Looking for an opportunity chalk-full of fun and great experiencesThe Erie Community Center is currently hiringClimbing WallInstructors!

As a Climbing Wall Instructor you will perform a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading recreation programs related to the climbing wall that may include but is not limitedto:

• program instruction
• supervised climbing
• belay instruction
• climbing wallparties

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Anticipated Work Schedule:Part-time to include eveningsandweekendsasneeded. Schedule may vary dependingonprogram specific needs.

• Current highest need: Wednesday 4:15-7:30 Saturdays 8:45-1:00 Climbing spring break camp March 16-20th 8:45-11:15am. General shifts are evenings and weekends.

Duties And Responsibilities
General Duties

• Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading recreation programs related to the climbing wall. Includesdemonstrating instructing and actively supervising participants during lessons classes activitiespartiesand events.
• Provides a safe effective and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skill levels.
• Assistwith general maintenance and safety inspection of the climbing wall.
• Recommends necessary equipment and supplypurchasesto supervisor.
• Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques
• Creates lesson plans class curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise.
• Ensures participants are performing activities correctly and safely.
• Uses knowledge andexpertisetomodifyclass activities for various participant skill levels.
• Sets up and takes down required program equipment.
  

Administrative Duties

• Maintains program related records and reports includingaccurateclass attendance records.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requests comments and complaints from participants or families
• Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory facility conditionspoliciesand incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests.
• Attends andparticipatesin staff meetings and trainings.
• May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Two years of climbing experience preferred.
• Customer service or instruction experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Ability to obtain CPR First Aid and AED certification within 3 months of hire
• Belay Certificationrequiredfor Climbing Wall can obtain through the Town of Erie

Benefits

Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Towns Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour ofaccrued paid leave per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year)

Eligible part-time employees mayparticipatein the followingadditionalbenefits:

• Robust Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program including employee-based fitness classes

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