Lead Climbing Wall Instructor (82958)

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

As aLead Climbing Wall Instructoryou 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
• trainingnew staffand serving as the subject matter expert at the climbing wall

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Anticipated Work Schedule: Part-time to include evenings and weekends as needed. Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs.

• Climbing instructor shifts take place weeknights (Monday-Thursday 4-8pm Saturday mornings and Sunday mid-day)

Duties And Responsibilities

General Duties

• Serves as the Lead Climbing Instructor for the climbing wall team
• Trainsnew staffand serves as the subject matter expert at the climbing wall
• Creates lesson plans class curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise.
• 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 supplypurchasedto supervisor.
• Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques
• Takes lead on in-house route setting using creativity and knowledge of participant needs to create dynamic and engaging routes
• 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 leads training/development for other climbing instructors
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• Two years of climbing experience preferred. Customer service or instruction experiencepreferred.
• Single Pitch Instructor Certification (SPI) or Climbing Wall Instructor Certification (CWI)required.

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 VisionplansSupplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC:The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any termconditionor privilege of employment. Applicantsemployeesand former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history) veteran status marital status or any other status protected by federalstateor local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect ofsubstantially interferingwith an individuals work performance or creating a severe intimidating hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees including directors supervisors co-workers and non-employees such as residents members of all boards and task force groups contractors vendors consultants etc.