Climbing Wall Staff at Young Mens Christian Association – Edwardsville, Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Sports and Recreation, Climbing Wall staff members will

maintain a safe, professional, respectful, and positive atmosphere for our members, by

enforcing and ensuring the policies and procedures of the climbing wall. Climbing Wall staff

must supervise all climbing activities, safety techniques, and belaying instructions, and ensure

the climbing equipment is maintained and inspected.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our

cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are

WELCOMING: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are

GENUINE: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are HOPEFUL: we believe in you

and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are NURTURING: we support you in

your journey to develop your full potential. We are DETERMINED: above all else, we are on a

relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains active surveillance of the climbing area

2. Lead group climbing activities

3. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for

the climbing wall and climbing area

4. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed

5. All other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER/TEAM LEADER):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a

commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and

recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to

create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when

negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate

audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts

prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages

best practices through the engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds

staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an

awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive

issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge

and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED

2. Ability to work well with a diverse group of children, parents, co-workers, and adults.

3. General knowledge of the Edwardsville YMCA and offered activities

4. CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.

5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of the community, social, and economic

segments of the community.

6. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

7. Must be able to work evenings and weekends

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required

essential functions.

Work will be performed indoors and outdoors and may require occasional travel

Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability

to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform position functions and supervise

program activities.

Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously

Must be able to handle stress and tension in a positive manner