Rock Climbing Instructor (Branches)

About the role

Rock Climbing Instructors are certified to work at all of the Y’s artificial climbing sites in King County. We have four climbing sites located at YMCA branches in Auburn, Shoreline, Bothell, and SeaTac.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement specialized programming which may include artificial rock climbing, bouldering, belaying, and teambuilding facilitation.
• Set-up and break-down of program materials and equipment.
• Pre/Post inspection of rock climbing areas, equipment and surrounding areas.
• Proactively report equipment and supply needs to management.
• Instruct, train, and coach individuals and groups to ensure physical, mental, and emotional safety.
• Communicate instructions and information in a developmentally appropriate manner to program participants of various ages and abilities.
• Timely and organized recordkeeping and reporting.
• Responsible for responding to all inherent potential safety scenarios in a climbing setting, including participant rescues and emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have experience and knowledge of using specialized climbing gear.
• Previous successful experience leading and engaging youth, teens, or adults in group activities.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• High school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education in related field strongly preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, age, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Experience with anti-racism practices.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs.
• 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

Pay

$21.30/hourly

Schedule

Variable schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YGS Core Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.