The Climbing Wall Instructor is responsible for providing leadership for climbing programs, including belaying, supervising participants, and ensuring safety. Additional duties include route setting, administrative record-keeping, and managing facility equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 6 months of climbing experience and current Intermediate First Aid certification. Professional climbing certifications such as CGI-1 or CWI Levels 1 & 2 are required or must be in progress.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Part-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Climbing instruction
Belaying
Risk management
Customer service
Route setting
Volunteer supervision
Program planning
First aid
Problem-solving
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Safety compliance
Inventory management

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Climbing Wall Instructor
Belaying
Risk Management
First Aid
CGI-1
CWI
ACMG
CWA
Route Setting
Recreation
Safety
Customer Service
Program Planning
Inventory Management
Supervision

Original job description

Westside Recreation Centre is a world-class facility based on a lifestyle and wellness concept. Since 2000, we have been providing families with high quality and accessible recreation facilities, programs and services.

The Climbing Wall Instructor/Monitor position has the responsibility to provide quality leadership for a variety of climbing wall programs at Westside. Primary responsibilities include program instruction and belaying during open time. Other duties can include: volunteer supervision, program planning and administration, promotions, and risk management implementation.

Position Description

· Supervise and oversee program and drop-in participants in the climbing wall

· Provide supervision for uncertified instructors and volunteers

· Provide new guests and members with Climbing Wall Orientation

· Provide belay tests to those participants with previous climbing experience

· Provide excellent customer service and climbing wall information to our customers

· Belay during open climbing hours

· Belay during birthday parties and rentals

· Instruct climbing wall programs for children, youth and adults

· Ensure the safety of all participants

· Assist with route setting

ADMINISTRATIVE:

· Take daily attendance of program participants

· Lesson plan based on course requirements

· Attend any staff meetings/additional training

· Maintain written record/reports as necessary

· Answer any public inquires and/or complaints

· Administrative duties as required

RISK MANAGEMENT:

· Complete Incident Report Forms as required

· Assist in weekly safety and inventory checks

· Ensure waiver forms have been signed by a parent or legal guardian

· Follow all general facility rules related to general behavior, demeanor, use and care of facility areas, criminal activity

· Maintain equipment

PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to work in a fast-paced noisy environment

· Ability to work inside as well as outside when required

· Ability to lift 20-25 lbs on a daily basis

· Must be able to belay for long periods of time

SKILLS REQUIRED

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to lead small groups

· Good customer service skills

· Good communication and problem-solving skills

· Good planning and organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS

· Current CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid

· Must be of 18 years of age or older

· Minimum 6 months indoor or outdoor climbing experience

· High 5 is considered an asset

· Have CGI-1 (Climbing Gym Instructor) Level 1 ACMG certification, or active CWI (Climbing Wall Instructor) Levels 1&2 CWA certification, or actively working towards getting certified

WORK TERM:

· Part-time, evening and weekend shifts available

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