Under general supervision, the Rockwall Instructor will safely and professionally facilitate patron usage
of the climbing wall, teaching proper skills for all clientel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the attendant on checking the wall, boulder, floor, equipment per the safety checklist prior to each climbing

• Help remove any equipment deemed unsafe and report it to supervisor.

• Give age appropriate safety orientation.

• Instruct all participants in the proper use of climbing harness, helmet, and shoes.

• Enforce safety policy at all times.

• Maintain accurate records of participation for each session and activity.

• Adhere to all policies and procedures in the rock wall manual.

• Responsible for preparing accident, missing item and incident reports as required, and contacting appropriate

• Must maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and attend safety meetings as scheduled.

• Monitor climbers at all times.

• Provide customer service.

• Maintain a high level of knowledge in proper belay standards.

• Able to communicate and teach buddy check, belay commands, knot craft, belay techniques, belay motions, and do’s

• Conduct a high level belay test ensuring thorough knowledge of belay process.

• Record and log test results into software program.

• Assist the Coordinator with preforming and logging monthly and quarterly safety inspections.

• Proficiency in belaying, tying in with a figure 8 knot, and movement on a climbing wall.

• Properly clean and store setting equipment and climbing holds.

• Perform other duties assigned.

Hours: Monday – Friday 6pm to 8pm; Saturday 11am to 2pm

Benefits:

• Free YMCA Adult Membership
• 25% discount on program fees for themselves or eligible family members up to $300 per year
• 13% retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Paid sick time based on status and hours worked
• Paid YMCA risk required trainings
  

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Indoor climbing experience required

• Ability to maintain strict safety standards, procedures, and proper technique to reduce risk

• Must be comfortable working safely from height on a fixed line

• Must be able to learn knot craft and demonstrate rock wall skills with proficiency.

• Must be able to communicate at a high level on detailed climbing processes and safety standards

• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written.

• The ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Completion of YMCA trainings within a required time frame.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit,
stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive
motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Disclaimers:

• Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for

partnering organizations.

• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by

direct management.

• Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
  

Include: Resume and three references

Contact: Amy Stearns, Director of HR & Risk, careers@lansingymca.org